Paint record

Canvas Tone

AK Interactive

Base · #5B512E

Standard paint3rd Generation Acrylic

In our digital catalog, Canvas Tone is classified as a warm brown, dark and moderate. The catalog suggests Grey-Brown as a darker color and Ana 613 Olive Drab as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Steel Legion Drab, scoring 94 percent digital color similarity. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.

Cross-brand results

Canvas Tone equivalents, brand by brand

These candidates compare the stored digital color of Canvas Tone with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.

No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.

How to read the score

96–100Very close color

88–95Close color

78–87Similar color

0–77Loose color match

Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familybrown
Lightnessdark
Saturationmoderate
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Emeraldtriad
Grey Blueneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Distinctive
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

leather, wood and earth
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Canvas Tone?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Steel Legion Drab at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

What color is Canvas Tone?

The approximate digital swatch for Canvas Tone is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #5B512E). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Canvas Tone with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Ana 613 Olive Drab for a lighter step and Grey-Brown for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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