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

ΔE 8 (close). Iraqi Sand is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) vs Iraqi Sand

RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant)

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

Iraqi Sand

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.819
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a6844f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Iraqi Sand is a little darker, warmer than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant).

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Iraqi Sand is a little darker, warmer than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant).

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

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

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 Iraqi 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 Iraqi Sand
RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) vs Light Brown (71.027)Model Air · ΔE 9, close
RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant) vs Dark Sand (70.847)Model Color · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Iraqi Sand

Iraqi Sand vs Green Ochre (AK11122)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant)
Iraqi Sand vs Ocher Khaki (AK11422)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant)
Iraqi Sand vs RAL 1039 F9 Sandbeige (AK11325)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb (Variant)

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