What is the difference between Nocturne Skin and Rust?

ΔE 12 (fair). Rust is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Nocturne Skin vs Rust

Nocturne Skin

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

Rust

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.080
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #654a49 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rust is a little lighter, warmer than Nocturne Skin.

Can I use Rust instead of Nocturne Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Rust is a little lighter, warmer than Nocturne Skin.

Can I use Nocturne Skin instead of Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nocturne Skin is a little 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 Rust 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 Rust
Nocturne Skin vs Violet Red (70.812)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Rust
Nocturne Skin vs Chestnut Brown (70.746)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Rust

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Rust

Rust vs Mud Brown (NA41)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 6, close · closer than Nocturne Skin
Rust vs Purple Black (NA09)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Nocturne Skin
Rust vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Nocturne Skin equivalents · Rust equivalents