Red Tone: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Quickshade Washes Set. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #421516
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.
Citadel
Cygor Brown
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Vallejo
Copper Brown
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash
ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Sepia
ΔE 10.5 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Hellion Red Wash
ΔE 11.7 · different color
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 15.0 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Red Tone?
The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Red Tone is Cygor Brown (Contrast) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).
What color is Red Tone?
Red Tone is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Quickshade Washes Set). Its screen color is approximately #421516 with a translucent finish.