What is the difference between Crimson Hell and Charred Brown?

ΔE 16 (loose). Charred Brown is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Crimson Hell vs Charred Brown

Crimson Hell

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA18
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #513140 (estimate)

Charred Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.045
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #60342e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Charred Brown is more saturated, warmer than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Charred Brown instead of Crimson Hell?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Charred Brown is more saturated, warmer than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Crimson Hell instead of Charred Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crimson Hell is more muted, 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 Crimson Hell on the colour wheel See Charred Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Crimson Hell

Crimson Hell vs Violet Red (70.812)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Charred Brown
Crimson Hell vs Purple Hex (74.026)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 6, close · closer than Charred Brown
Crimson Hell vs Hull Red (70.985)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Charred Brown

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Charred Brown

Charred Brown vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Crimson Hell
Charred Brown vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose
Charred Brown vs Brutal Brown (NA43)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose

All matches: Crimson Hell equivalents · Charred Brown equivalents