Dark Tone vs Nuln Oil

How close are they?

ΔE 3.0, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Nuln Oil instead of Dark Tone?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Dark Tone instead of Nuln Oil?

The same difference applies the other way round.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.