Mahogany Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.846. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #79504A finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Base Flesh -17- AK3011

Figures Series

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Light

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

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Barbarian Brawn

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Mahogany Brown, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Mahogany Brown pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Artic Blue

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Ion Blue

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Mahogany Brown?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Mahogany Brown is Bugman Glow (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Mahogany Brown?

Mahogany Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.846. Its screen color is approximately #79504A with a matte finish.