What is the difference between Soft Tone and Oblivion Black Wash?

ΔE 40 (loose). Oblivion Black Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Soft Tone vs Oblivion Black Wash

Soft Tone

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: a wash/shade
Swatch: #7a4a20 (estimate)

Oblivion Black Wash

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Washes
Type: a wash/shade
Swatch: #797b7a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 39.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Oblivion Black Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Soft Tone.

Can I use Oblivion Black Wash instead of Soft Tone?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 40). Oblivion Black Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Soft Tone.

Can I use Soft Tone instead of Oblivion Black Wash?

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

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 Soft Tone on the colour wheel See Oblivion Black Wash on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Soft Tone

Soft Tone vs Hellion Red WashWashes · ΔE 27, loose · closer than Oblivion Black Wash
Soft Tone vs Battle Mud WashWashes · ΔE 31, loose · closer than Oblivion Black Wash
Soft Tone vs Flesh WashWashes · ΔE 35, loose · closer than Oblivion Black Wash

Other Army Painter paints close to Oblivion Black Wash

Oblivion Black Wash vs Grimdark Shadow (Vol. 1 Wash)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 27, loose · closer than Soft Tone
Oblivion Black Wash vs Pine Hollow Shade (Vol. 3 Wash)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 28, loose · closer than Soft Tone
Oblivion Black Wash vs Warm Skin Shade (Vol. 1 Wash)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 30, loose · closer than Soft Tone

All matches: Soft Tone equivalents · Oblivion Black Wash equivalents