What is the difference between Demon Red and Dark Flesh Tone?

ΔE 26 (loose). Dark Flesh Tone is noticeably darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Demon Red vs Dark Flesh Tone

Demon Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA21
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d94c3b (estimate)

Dark Flesh Tone

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.044
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #953b2c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Flesh Tone is noticeably darker, much more muted than Demon Red.

Can I use Dark Flesh Tone instead of Demon Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Dark Flesh Tone is noticeably darker, much more muted than Demon Red.

Can I use Demon Red instead of Dark Flesh Tone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Demon Red is noticeably lighter, much more saturated.

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 Demon Red on the colour wheel See Dark Flesh Tone on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Demon Red

Demon Red vs Amaranth Red (70.829)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Dark Flesh Tone
Demon Red vs Clear Orange (70.956)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dark Flesh Tone
Demon Red vs Scarlet (70.817)Model Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Dark Flesh Tone

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Dark Flesh Tone

Dark Flesh Tone vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Demon Red
Dark Flesh Tone vs Brutal Brown (NA43)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Demon Red
Dark Flesh Tone vs Red Flesh (NA03)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Demon Red

All matches: Demon Red equivalents · Dark Flesh Tone equivalents