What is the difference between RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun and Mahogany?

ΔE 7 (close). Mahogany is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun vs Mahogany

RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11315
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #46372b (estimate)

Mahogany

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.036
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3e322f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mahogany is more muted than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun.

Can I use Mahogany instead of RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Mahogany is more muted than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun.

Can I use RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun instead of Mahogany?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun is more saturated.

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 RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun on the colour wheel See Mahogany on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun

RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun vs Leather Brown (70.871)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Mahogany
RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun vs Medium Brown (70.826)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Mahogany
RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun vs Cam. Middle Brown (70.740)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Mahogany

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mahogany

Mahogany vs Afro Shadow (AK11276)Color Punch · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun
Mahogany vs Waffen Brown Grey (AK11416)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun
Mahogany vs PC12 (AK11810)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun

All matches: RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun equivalents · Mahogany equivalents