Soft 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 #5F5546
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
Oiled Earth
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Battle Mud Wash
ΔE 4.2 · close match
AK Interactive
Sooty Black
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Ratling Grime
ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 11.1 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 16.9 · different color
Similar paints
Battle Mud Wash
Oiled Earth · 76.521
Sooty Black · AK11222
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Soft Tone?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Soft Tone is Oiled Earth (76.521, Wash FX) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.1 (close match).
What color is Soft Tone?
Soft Tone is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints). Its screen color is approximately #5F5546 with a translucent finish.