What is the difference between RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) and Dark Sand?

ΔE 9 (close). Dark Sand is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) vs Dark Sand

RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11320
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #aa945c (estimate)

Dark Sand

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.847
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #bf9d59 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Sand is a little lighter, more saturated than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant).

Can I use Dark Sand instead of RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dark Sand is a little lighter, more saturated than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant).

Can I use RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) instead of Dark Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) is a little darker, more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) on the colour wheel See Dark Sand on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant)

RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) vs UK Light Stone (71.143)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Dark Sand
RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) vs Iraqi Sand (70.819)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Sand
RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) vs Light Brown (71.027)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Sand

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark Sand

Dark Sand vs Buff (AK11031)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant)
Dark Sand vs Light Stone No.61 (AK11377)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 8, close · closer than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant)
Dark Sand vs Middle Stone (AK11124)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 8, close · closer than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant)

All matches: RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) equivalents · Dark Sand equivalents