What is the difference between Clear Magenta and Mahogany Ink?

ΔE 66 (loose). Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Clear Magenta vs Mahogany Ink

Clear Magenta

Brand: Reaper
Range: MSP Clears & Inks
Code: 09098
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #db1379 (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 66.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Clear Magenta.

Can I use Mahogany Ink instead of Clear Magenta?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 66). Mahogany Ink is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Clear Magenta.

Can I use Clear Magenta instead of Mahogany Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Clear Magenta is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler.

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 Clear Magenta on the colour wheel See Mahogany Ink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Clear Magenta

Clear Magenta vs Ink Magenta (72.083)Game Color Ink · ΔE 29, loose · closer than Mahogany Ink
Clear Magenta vs Ink Red (72.086)Game Color Ink · ΔE 38, loose · closer than Mahogany Ink
Clear Magenta vs Ink Violet (72.087)Game Color Ink · ΔE 65, loose · closer than Mahogany Ink

Other Reaper paints close to Mahogany Ink

Mahogany Ink vs Brown Ink (09209)MSP Clears & Inks · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Clear Magenta
Mahogany Ink vs Black Ink (09208)MSP Clears & Inks · ΔE 27, loose · closer than Clear Magenta
Mahogany Ink vs Red Ink (09210)MSP Clears & Inks · ΔE 28, loose · closer than Clear Magenta

All matches: Clear Magenta equivalents · Mahogany Ink equivalents