Canvas Tone: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11436. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #52492A finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Citadel

Steel Legion Drab

Base

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Russian Uniform WWII 70.924

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Tundra Taupe WP3079P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Gobi Brown SC12

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Flameon Dark Green Brown S25

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Canvas Tone, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Rlm 76 Late War Variation AK11829

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Brown AK3053

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Canvas Tone pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Gelatinous Blue

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Gorgon Hide

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Canvas Tone?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Canvas Tone is Steel Legion Drab (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Canvas Tone?

Canvas Tone is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11436. Its screen color is approximately #52492A with a matte finish.

Canvas Tone: equivalents & matches

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