What is the difference between Evil Flesh and Mahogany Brown?

ΔE 12 (fair). Mahogany Brown is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Evil Flesh vs Mahogany Brown

Evil Flesh

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA04
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #776659 (estimate)

Mahogany Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.846
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6e5050 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mahogany Brown is a little darker, cooler than Evil Flesh.

Can I use Mahogany Brown instead of Evil Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Mahogany Brown is a little darker, cooler than Evil Flesh.

Can I use Evil Flesh instead of Mahogany Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Evil Flesh is a little 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 Evil Flesh on the colour wheel See Mahogany Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Evil Flesh

Evil Flesh vs USAF Brown (71.125)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Mahogany Brown
Evil Flesh vs Old Wood (70.761)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Mahogany Brown
Evil Flesh vs Medium Grey (70.987)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Mahogany Brown

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Mahogany Brown

Mahogany Brown vs Mud Brown (NA41)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Evil Flesh
Mahogany Brown vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair
Mahogany Brown vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Evil Flesh equivalents · Mahogany Brown equivalents