Dark Tone: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Warpaints. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #1E1914
finish translucent
type wash
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.
AK Interactive
Burnt Umber
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Citadel
Black Templar
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Oblivion Black Wash
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Black
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 11.6 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Dark Tone?
The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Dark Tone is Burnt Umber (AK11229, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.5 (close match).
What color is Dark Tone?
Dark Tone is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints). Its screen color is approximately #1E1914 with a translucent finish.