What is the difference between Thunder Storm and Nocturne Skin?

ΔE 25 (loose). Nocturne Skin is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Thunder Storm vs Nocturne Skin

Thunder Storm

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0a1a2a (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 24.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Nocturne Skin is noticeably lighter, warmer than Thunder Storm.

Can I use Nocturne Skin instead of Thunder Storm?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Nocturne Skin is noticeably lighter, warmer than Thunder Storm.

Can I use Thunder Storm instead of Nocturne Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thunder Storm is noticeably darker, cooler.

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 Thunder Storm on the colour wheel See Nocturne Skin on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Thunder Storm

Thunder Storm vs Outlining Black (AUX02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin
Thunder Storm vs Purple Black (NA09)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 22, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin
Thunder Storm vs Slate Grey (NA10)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin

Other Army Painter paints close to Nocturne Skin

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

All matches: Thunder Storm equivalents · Nocturne Skin equivalents