What is the difference between Nocturne Skin and Mahogany Brown?

ΔE 14 (fair). Mahogany Brown is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Nocturne Skin vs Mahogany Brown

Nocturne Skin

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

Mahogany Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.846
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6e5050 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mahogany Brown is noticeably lighter, warmer than Nocturne Skin.

Can I use Mahogany Brown instead of Nocturne Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Mahogany Brown is noticeably lighter, warmer than Nocturne Skin.

Can I use Nocturne Skin instead of Mahogany Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nocturne Skin is noticeably darker, 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 Nocturne Skin on the colour wheel See Mahogany Brown 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 Mahogany Brown
Nocturne Skin vs Violet Red (70.812)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Mahogany Brown
Nocturne Skin vs Chestnut Brown (70.746)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Mahogany Brown

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Mahogany Brown

Mahogany Brown vs Mud Brown (NA41)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Nocturne Skin
Mahogany Brown vs Evil Flesh (NA04)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Nocturne Skin
Mahogany Brown vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Nocturne Skin

All matches: Nocturne Skin equivalents · Mahogany Brown equivalents