In the pot, Dark Red Tone reads as a warm red, dark and moderate. For highlights, the next step up in the The Army Painter range is Red Tone. Dark Red Tone is a bit distinctive: no other brand carries a strong same-finish match, though Monument Pro Acryl Magenta Wash comes nearest at 77 percent. Any substitute is a mixing base rather than a drop-in, so tune it on the model.
Dark Red Tone equivalents in other ranges
This is one of the colors that keeps The Army Painter pots in painters' cases. Across the mapped brands, nothing qualifies as a real equivalent.
Even the nearest color, Monument Pro Acryl Magenta Wash, dries clearly darker and warmer than Dark Red Tone, so any substitute will change how the scheme reads.
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<70Mix
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Vallejo
Tamiya
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Citadel
P3 Paints
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Dark Red Tone?
The closest same-finish match is Monument Pro Acryl Magenta Wash at 77% color similarity.
What is Dark Red Tone used for?
Dark Red Tone is a wash that flows into recesses and pools in shadow. Common uses: warm crimson glazing; deepen recesses and panel lines.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Red Tone with?
The next step up for highlighting Dark Red Tone is Red Tone in the The Army Painter range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.