What is the difference between Nocturne Skin and Black?

ΔE 29 (loose). Black is noticeably darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Nocturne Skin vs Black

Nocturne Skin

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA02
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #513744 (estimate)

Black

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.051
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #050301 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 29.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Nocturne Skin.

Can I use Black instead of Nocturne Skin?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Nocturne Skin.

Can I use Nocturne Skin instead of Black?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Nocturne Skin

Nocturne Skin vs Hull Red (70.985)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Black
Nocturne Skin vs Violet Red (70.812)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Black
Nocturne Skin vs Chestnut Brown (70.746)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Black

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Black

Black vs Outlining Black (AUX02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Nocturne Skin
Black vs Slate Grey (NA10)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin
Black vs Purple Black (NA09)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 26, loose · closer than Nocturne Skin

All matches: Nocturne Skin equivalents · Black equivalents