Warm Brown vs Mahogany

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mahogany is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Warm Brown.

Can I use Mahogany instead of Warm Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Mahogany is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Warm Brown.

Can I use Warm Brown instead of Mahogany?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warm Brown is a little lighter, 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.