What is the difference between Asphalt Ink and Mahogany Ink?

ΔE 25 (loose). Mahogany Ink is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Asphalt Ink vs Mahogany Ink

Asphalt Ink

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Ink
Code: NA57
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #161a1a (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 25.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mahogany Ink is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Asphalt Ink.

Can I use Mahogany Ink instead of Asphalt Ink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Mahogany Ink is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Asphalt Ink.

Can I use Asphalt Ink instead of Mahogany Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Asphalt Ink is noticeably darker, 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 Asphalt Ink on the colour wheel See Mahogany Ink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Asphalt Ink

Asphalt Ink vs Ink Black (72.094)Game Color Ink · ΔE 8, close · closer than Mahogany Ink
Asphalt Ink vs Ink Sepia (72.091)Game Color Ink · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Mahogany Ink
Asphalt Ink vs Ink Black Green (72.090)Game Color Ink · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Mahogany Ink

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Mahogany Ink

Mahogany Ink vs Brown Beast Ink (NA59)N-Paint Ink · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Asphalt Ink
Mahogany Ink vs Umber Ink (NA58)N-Paint Ink · ΔE 28, loose
Mahogany Ink vs Deep Scarlet Ink (NA63)N-Paint Ink · ΔE 28, loose

All matches: Asphalt Ink equivalents · Mahogany Ink equivalents