What is the difference between Abaddon Black and Nocturne Skin?

ΔE 26 (loose). Nocturne Skin is noticeably lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Abaddon Black vs Nocturne Skin

Abaddon Black

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #101010 (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 26.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Nocturne Skin is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Nocturne Skin instead of Abaddon Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Nocturne Skin is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Nocturne Skin?

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

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Abaddon Black

Abaddon Black vs Outlining Black (AUX02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Nocturne Skin
Abaddon Black vs Slate Grey (NA10)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 22, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin
Abaddon Black vs Purple Black (NA09)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 22, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin

Other Citadel paints close to Nocturne Skin

Nocturne Skin vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Base · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Abaddon Black
Nocturne Skin vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Air · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Abaddon Black
Nocturne Skin vs Daemonette HideColour: Base · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Abaddon Black

All matches: Abaddon Black equivalents · Nocturne Skin equivalents