Dark Brown vs Mahogany

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mahogany is more muted, cooler than Dark Brown.

Can I use Mahogany instead of Dark Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Mahogany is more muted, cooler than Dark Brown.

Can I use Dark Brown instead of Mahogany?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Brown is more saturated, 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.