What is the difference between Mahogany and Purple Hex?

ΔE 14 (fair). Purple Hex is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Mahogany vs Purple Hex

Mahogany

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

Purple Hex

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.026
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5b2e3d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Purple Hex is more saturated, cooler than Mahogany.

Can I use Purple Hex instead of Mahogany?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Purple Hex is more saturated, cooler than Mahogany.

Can I use Mahogany instead of Purple Hex?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mahogany is more muted, 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 Purple Hex on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Mahogany

Mahogany vs Burnt Umber (70.941)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Purple Hex
Mahogany vs Chestnut Brown (70.746)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Purple Hex
Mahogany vs German Red Brown (71.271)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Purple Hex

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Purple Hex

Purple Hex vs Dark Burgundy (S15)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Mahogany
Purple Hex vs Dark Plum (S11)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Mahogany
Purple Hex vs Burgundy (069)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Mahogany

All matches: Mahogany equivalents · Purple Hex equivalents