Mahogany: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.472. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #5A3930
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Army Painter
Burnished Red
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Citadel
Wyldwood
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Hellion Red Wash
ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Smoke
ΔE 14.0 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Mahogany?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Mahogany is Burnished Red (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).
What color is Mahogany?
Mahogany is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.472. Its screen color is approximately #5A3930 with a translucent finish.