What is the difference between Nocturne Skin and Oxford Blue?

ΔE 17 (loose). Oxford Blue is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Nocturne Skin vs Oxford Blue

Nocturne Skin

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

Oxford Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.807
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #373a59 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Oxford Blue is more saturated, cooler than Nocturne Skin.

Can I use Oxford Blue instead of Nocturne Skin?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Oxford Blue is more saturated, cooler than Nocturne Skin.

Can I use Nocturne Skin instead of Oxford Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nocturne Skin is more muted, warmer.

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 Oxford Blue 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 Oxford Blue
Nocturne Skin vs Violet Red (70.812)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Oxford Blue
Nocturne Skin vs Chestnut Brown (70.746)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Oxford Blue

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Oxford Blue

Oxford Blue vs Dead Purple (NA17)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Nocturne Skin
Oxford Blue vs Blue Mountain (NA12)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Nocturne Skin
Oxford Blue vs Crimson Hell (NA18)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: Nocturne Skin equivalents · Oxford Blue equivalents