What is the difference between Matt Black and Nocturne Skin?

ΔE 30 (loose). Nocturne Skin is noticeably lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Matt Black vs Nocturne Skin

Matt Black

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #000000 (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 30.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Nocturne Skin is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Matt Black.

Can I use Nocturne Skin instead of Matt Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 30). Nocturne Skin is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Matt Black.

Can I use Matt Black instead of Nocturne Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Black 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 Matt Black on the colour wheel See Nocturne Skin on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Matt Black

Matt Black vs Outlining Black (AUX02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 0, very close · closer than Nocturne Skin
Matt Black vs Slate Grey (NA10)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 26, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin
Matt Black vs Purple Black (NA09)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 27, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin

Other Army Painter paints close to Nocturne Skin

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

All matches: Matt Black equivalents · Nocturne Skin equivalents