What is the difference between Leather Brown and Dark Flesh?

ΔE 18 (loose). Dark Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Leather Brown vs Dark Flesh

Leather Brown

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA44
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9e652a (estimate)

Dark Flesh

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.927
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ca8935 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Leather Brown.

Can I use Dark Flesh instead of Leather Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Dark Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Leather Brown.

Can I use Leather Brown instead of Dark Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leather Brown is noticeably darker, 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 Leather Brown on the colour wheel See Dark Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Leather Brown

Leather Brown vs Wood (71.077)Model Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dark Flesh
Leather Brown vs Earth (72.062)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Flesh
Leather Brown vs Med. Flesh Tone (70.860)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Flesh

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Dark Flesh

Dark Flesh vs Desert Brown (NA46)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Leather Brown
Dark Flesh vs Sulfide Yellow (NA24)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Leather Brown
Dark Flesh vs Warrior Skin (NA05)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 24, loose

All matches: Leather Brown equivalents · Dark Flesh equivalents