What is the difference between Ash Black and Mahogany Ink?

ΔE 17 (loose). Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ash Black vs Mahogany Ink

Ash Black

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Shaders
Code: A.MIG-0858
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #6e6868 (estimate)

Mahogany Ink

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.828
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #5a4041 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, more saturated than Ash Black.

Can I use Mahogany Ink instead of Ash Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, more saturated than Ash Black.

Can I use Ash Black instead of Mahogany Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ash Black is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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 Ash Black on the colour wheel See Mahogany Ink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ash Black

Ash Black vs Smoke Ink (70.939)Model Color · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Mahogany Ink
Ash Black vs Ink Dark Turquoise (72.084)Game Color Ink · ΔE 29, loose
Ash Black vs Ink Black Green (72.090)Game Color Ink · ΔE 29, loose

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Mahogany Ink

Mahogany Ink vs Matt Satin Black (A.MIG-0758)Shaders · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Ash Black
Mahogany Ink vs Matt Ash Black (A.MIG-0759)Shaders · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Ash Black
Mahogany Ink vs Matt Chocolate Brown (A.MIG-0756)Shaders · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: Ash Black equivalents · Mahogany Ink equivalents