Transparent Black vs Mahogany Ink

Transparent Black

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Transparents
Code
053
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#1a1a1a (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 24.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mahogany Ink is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Transparent Black.

Can I use Mahogany Ink instead of Transparent Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Mahogany Ink is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Transparent Black.

Can I use Transparent Black instead of Mahogany Ink?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Transparent Black

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Mahogany Ink

All matches: Transparent Black equivalents · Mahogany Ink equivalents

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