What is the difference between Matt Satin Black and Mahogany Ink?

ΔE 12 (fair). Mahogany Ink is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Matt Satin Black vs Mahogany Ink

Matt Satin Black

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Shaders
Code: A.MIG-0758
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #4f4d4a (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 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mahogany Ink is more saturated than Matt Satin Black.

Can I use Mahogany Ink instead of Matt Satin Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Mahogany Ink is more saturated than Matt Satin Black.

Can I use Matt Satin Black instead of Mahogany Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Satin Black is 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 Matt Satin Black on the colour wheel See Mahogany Ink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Matt Satin Black

Matt Satin Black vs Smoke Ink (70.939)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Mahogany Ink
Matt Satin Black vs Ink Black Green (72.090)Game Color Ink · ΔE 18, loose
Matt Satin Black vs Ink Dark Turquoise (72.084)Game Color Ink · ΔE 19, loose

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Mahogany Ink

Mahogany Ink vs Matt Ash Black (A.MIG-0759)Shaders · ΔE 12, fair
Mahogany Ink vs Ash Black (A.MIG-0858)Shaders · ΔE 17, loose
Mahogany Ink vs Matt Chocolate Brown (A.MIG-0756)Shaders · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: Matt Satin Black equivalents · Mahogany Ink equivalents