Paint record

Nocturnal Red

Vallejo

Base · #39191A

Standard paintVallejo Game Color

Dark Flesh from Monument Pro Acryl scores 89 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Nocturnal Red's approximate swatch sits in the red family: very dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Black and Dark Fleshtone, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.

Cross-brand results

Nocturnal Red equivalents in other ranges

These candidates compare the stored digital color of Nocturnal Red with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.

The stored swatch for Monument Pro Acryl Dark Flesh is slightly darker than the swatch for Nocturnal Red. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.

How to read the score

96–100Very close color

88–95Close color

78–87Similar color

0–77Loose color match

Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyred
Lightnessvery dark
Saturationmoderate
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Dark Turquoisecomplement
Lavender Greyneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

reds and crimson areas
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Nocturnal Red?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Flesh at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

What color is Nocturnal Red?

The approximate digital swatch for Nocturnal Red is a very dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #39191A). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Nocturnal Red with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Fleshtone for a lighter step and Black for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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