What is the difference between Mahogany and Chestnut Brown?

ΔE 4 (very close). Chestnut Brown is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Mahogany vs Chestnut Brown

Mahogany

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: 009
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a2f2b (estimate)

Chestnut Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.746
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #523536 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Chestnut Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Mahogany.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of Mahogany?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Chestnut Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Mahogany.

Can I use Mahogany instead of Chestnut Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mahogany is a little darker, 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 Mahogany on the colour wheel See Chestnut Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Mahogany

Mahogany vs Burnt Umber (70.941)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Chestnut Brown
Mahogany vs German Red Brown (71.271)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close
Mahogany vs German Red Brown (70.605)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Chestnut Brown

Chestnut Brown vs Dark Umber (019)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 6, close
Chestnut Brown vs Burnt Umber (E007)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 10, fair
Chestnut Brown vs Light Umber (018)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Mahogany equivalents · Chestnut Brown equivalents