What is the difference between Carnelian Skin and Nocturne Skin?

ΔE 9 (close). Nocturne Skin is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Carnelian Skin vs Nocturne Skin

Carnelian Skin

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #644245 (estimate)

Nocturne Skin

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA02
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #513744 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Nocturne Skin is a little darker, cooler than Carnelian Skin.

Can I use Nocturne Skin instead of Carnelian Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Nocturne Skin is a little darker, cooler than Carnelian Skin.

Can I use Carnelian Skin instead of Nocturne Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carnelian Skin is a little lighter, warmer.

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 Carnelian Skin on the colour wheel See Nocturne Skin on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Carnelian Skin

Carnelian Skin vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Nocturne Skin
Carnelian Skin vs Crimson Hell (NA18)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair
Carnelian Skin vs Mud Brown (NA41)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Nocturne Skin

Nocturne Skin vs Chaotic RedWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 9, close
Nocturne Skin vs Mulled BerryWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair
Nocturne Skin vs Grimoire PurpleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 10, fair

All matches: Carnelian Skin equivalents · Nocturne Skin equivalents