Cryptek Armourshade Gloss: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Shade. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #856A67
finish gloss
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.
Army Painter
Soft Tone
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Vallejo
Wicked Purple
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Flesh Wash
ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Purple
ΔE 14.4 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 14.6 · different color
Scale75
Inktense Wood
ΔE 17.6 · different color
Similar paints
Soft Tone · WP3201P
Wicked Purple · 72.456
Umber Wash · 73.203
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Cryptek Armourshade Gloss?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Cryptek Armourshade Gloss is Soft Tone (WP3201P, Warpaints Fanatic Wash) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.4 (close match).
What color is Cryptek Armourshade Gloss?
Cryptek Armourshade Gloss is a translucent brown miniature paint from Citadel (Shade). Its screen color is approximately #856A67 with a gloss finish.