What is the difference between Dark Rust and Nocturne Skin?

ΔE 19 (loose). Nocturne Skin is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Rust vs Nocturne Skin

Dark Rust

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a2418 (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 19.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Nocturne Skin is a little lighter, cooler than Dark Rust.

Can I use Nocturne Skin instead of Dark Rust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Nocturne Skin is a little lighter, cooler than Dark Rust.

Can I use Dark Rust instead of Nocturne Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Rust is a little darker, 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 Dark Rust on the colour wheel See Nocturne Skin on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Dark Rust

Dark Rust vs Slate Grey (NA10)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Nocturne Skin
Dark Rust vs Purple Black (NA09)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin
Dark Rust vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin

Other Army Painter paints close to Nocturne Skin

Nocturne Skin vs Carnelian SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Rust
Nocturne Skin vs Chaotic RedWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Rust
Nocturne Skin vs Mulled BerryWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Dark Rust

All matches: Dark Rust equivalents · Nocturne Skin equivalents