Dark Tone vs Dark Shade

Dark Tone

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#1a1614 (estimate)

Dark Shade

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA01
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#633434 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 29.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Shade is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Dark Tone.

Can I use Dark Shade instead of Dark Tone?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Dark Shade is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Dark Tone.

Can I use Dark Tone instead of Dark Shade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Tone is noticeably darker, much more muted.

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.

See Dark Tone on the colour wheel See Dark Shade on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Dark Tone

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Shade

All matches: Dark Tone equivalents · Dark Shade equivalents

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