Strong 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 #372D23
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
Willow Bark
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Brown Ink
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Burnt Umber
ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Basilicanum Grey
ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash
ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Strong Tone?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Strong Tone is Willow Bark (72.474, Xpress Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.0 (close match).
What color is Strong Tone?
Strong Tone is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints). Its screen color is approximately #372D23 with a translucent finish.