What is the difference between IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) and Mahogany Brown?

ΔE 7 (close). Mahogany Brown is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) vs Mahogany Brown

IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11906
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #685247 (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 7.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mahogany Brown is cooler than IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour).

Can I use Mahogany Brown instead of IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Mahogany Brown is cooler than IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour).

Can I use IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) instead of Mahogany Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) is 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 IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) on the colour wheel See Mahogany Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour)

IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) vs US Earth Red (71.293)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Mahogany Brown
IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) vs Camou. Pale Brown (71.035)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Mahogany Brown
IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) vs IJA Earth Brown (71.136)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Mahogany Brown

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mahogany Brown

Mahogany Brown vs Wood (AK17062)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour)
Mahogany Brown vs Dark Flesh (AK17061)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour)
Mahogany Brown vs Leather (AK17053)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 6, very close · closer than IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour)

All matches: IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) equivalents · Mahogany Brown equivalents