Red 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 #5A2D28
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.
Vallejo
Skin
ΔE 0.8 · nearly identical
Citadel
Berserker Bloodshade
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Hellion Red Wash
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 11.3 · different color
AK Interactive
Sepia
ΔE 14.5 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Red Tone?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Red Tone is Skin (72.093, Game Color Wash) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.8 (nearly identical).
What color is Red Tone?
Red Tone is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints). Its screen color is approximately #5A2D28 with a translucent finish.