Desert Yellow (AK17063) is a warm, muted yellow tone from the Quickgen range, designed to deliver natural contrast and depth in a single fluid application. The colour shown reveals a blend of ochre, sand and subtle green undertones, making it perfect for desert environments, weathered fabrics and organic materials. Thanks to the Quickgen formula, the paint flows smoothly into recesses while naturally highlighting raised areas.

With its medium coverage, Desert Yellow offers the ideal balance between transparency and pigment density. Details remain clearly visible while the surface receives a warm, rich tone that serves both as a base and a mid-tone. Painters appreciate how this colour immediately evokes sunlit terrain, dusty fabrics and desert landscapes without requiring multiple layers.

The matte finish enhances realism, creating a surface that reflects natural light without shine. On miniatures with folds, scales, wood grain or rough textures, Desert Yellow settles beautifully and creates contrast with minimal effort—making it an excellent choice for both speed painting and more refined techniques.

Features and advantages

• Warm, natural desert tone ideal for earthy themes.
• Medium coverage for subtle transitions and soft shading.
• Quickgen flow ensures automatic contrast and smooth application.
• Matte finish enhances natural textures and realism.
• Great for both miniatures and scenic bases.
• Works well as a basecoat for warm, sunlit palettes.

Technical details

• Volume: 18ml.
• Coverage: Medium.
• Water-based matte acrylic paint.
• Optimised for contrast and speed-painting techniques.

Applications

Desert Yellow is ideal for numerous hobby projects, especially those involving dry or sun-bleached environments. Popular uses include:

• Desert terrain and sandy bases.
• Weathered textiles, cloaks and worn clothing.
• Dried vegetation such as straw, roots or brittle branches.
• Wooden materials with warm sunlight tones.
• Monsters or creatures with earthy surfaces or dust-like textures.

It works beautifully in a single coat but can also be enhanced with drybrushing, glazing or targeted highlights. Many painters deepen the tone with a darker glaze to enhance shadows while maintaining the warm, natural base.

Included in set

• Desert Set – accompanied by Orange Brown and Camel Brown, forming a cohesive palette for warm terrain and arid themes.

Colour combinations

Desert Yellow pairs wonderfully with warm browns like Camel Brown and Orange Brown. For deeper shadows, colours such as Soft Black or Brown Black work well, while lighter tones like Bone Brown or Putrid White bring out sun-worn highlights.

Whether you're building a desert-themed table, painting an army suited for arid environments or simply adding natural vibrancy to a character miniature, Desert Yellow (AK17063) is a reliable and expressive choice. The medium coverage and responsive Quickgen behaviour provide fast, effective results while still offering the nuance needed for more advanced work.