Dark Tone
Wash / transparent · #382818
The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark brown leaning warm. For highlights, the digital catalog suggests testing The Army Painter Strong Tone. Citadel Seraphim Sepia is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 82 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Dark Tone equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for The Army Painter Dark Tone have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Seraphim Sepia, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Sepia, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 98 Chocolate, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Dark Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
In the digital values, Citadel Seraphim Sepia is slightly darker. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Citadel
Vallejo
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Revell
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Dark Tone?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Seraphim Sepia at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What paint type is Dark Tone?
The catalog places Dark Tone in the wash/transparent group. This broad category includes washes, shades and some clear colors; check the product instructions before using it as a wash or substituting it for a transparent paint.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Tone with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Dark Tone is Strong Tone from The Army Painter. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.