Black Skintone vs Mahogany Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mahogany Brown is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Black Skintone.

Can I use Mahogany Brown instead of Black Skintone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Mahogany Brown is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Black Skintone.

Can I use Black Skintone instead of Mahogany Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Skintone is a little darker, more saturated, cooler.

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.