Sand Yellow is a warm, mid-toned sandy yellow that's a staple of desert and tropical military schemes — the honest base for sun-baked vehicles, dusty kit and dry basing. It's earthy enough to look real and clean enough to highlight easily.

At a glance

Best for

• Desert and tropical vehicle schemes
• Dusty kit and dry basing
• Warm sandy basecoats

Lay it flat, wash with an earth tone and dry-brush a paler sand over the top for a vehicle that looks properly sun-baked.

A warm, versatile desert sand. Pair it with an earth wash and the wider Vallejo Model Color range.