What is the difference between Matt Beige and Mahogany Ink?

ΔE 61 (loose). Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Matt Beige vs Mahogany Ink

Matt Beige

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Shaders
Code: A.MIG-0729
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #e9ddc1 (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 60.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, cooler than Matt Beige.

Can I use Mahogany Ink instead of Matt Beige?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 61). Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, cooler than Matt Beige.

Can I use Matt Beige instead of Mahogany Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Beige is noticeably lighter, 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 Matt Beige on the colour wheel See Mahogany Ink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Matt Beige

Matt Beige vs Ink White (72.082)Game Color Ink · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Mahogany Ink
Matt Beige vs Smoke Ink (70.939)Model Color · ΔE 61, loose · closer than Mahogany Ink
Matt Beige vs Ink Green (72.089)Game Color Ink · ΔE 61, 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 Matt Beige
Mahogany Ink vs Matt Ash Black (A.MIG-0759)Shaders · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Matt Beige
Mahogany Ink vs Ash Black (A.MIG-0858)Shaders · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Matt Beige

All matches: Matt Beige equivalents · Mahogany Ink equivalents