What is the difference between Candy Red and Mahogany Ink?

ΔE 52 (loose). Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Candy Red vs Mahogany Ink

Candy Red

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Shaders
Code: A.MIG-0868
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #cb523f (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 51.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Candy Red.

Can I use Mahogany Ink instead of Candy Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 52). Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Candy Red.

Can I use Candy Red instead of Mahogany Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Candy Red is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, 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 Candy Red on the colour wheel See Mahogany Ink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Candy Red

Candy Red vs Ink Red (72.086)Game Color Ink · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Mahogany Ink
Candy Red vs Ink Magenta (72.083)Game Color Ink · ΔE 34, loose · closer than Mahogany Ink
Candy Red vs Ink Yellow (72.085)Game Color Ink · ΔE 43, loose · closer than Mahogany Ink

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Mahogany Ink

Mahogany Ink vs Matt Satin Black (A.MIG-0758)Shaders · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Candy Red
Mahogany Ink vs Matt Ash Black (A.MIG-0759)Shaders · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Candy Red
Mahogany Ink vs Ash Black (A.MIG-0858)Shaders · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Candy Red

All matches: Candy Red equivalents · Mahogany Ink equivalents