Light Tone: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Warpaints Tone · WP1470. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #B03812
finish translucent
type wash
family Red
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
Penetrating Red
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Vallejo
Phoenix Orange - Intense
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Citadel
Gryph-Hound Orange
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Warm Brown Ink
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Chestnut
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 15.5 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Light Tone?
The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Light Tone is Penetrating Red (AK11227, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.7 (close match).
What color is Light Tone?
Light Tone is a translucent red miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Tone), code WP1470. Its screen color is approximately #B03812 with a translucent finish.