Color-wise this is a vivid, dark brown leaning warm. No shortage of substitutes here, Basilisk Brown from P3 Paints matches at 89 percent and 3 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. For modelling, drop to Wine Red in the recesses and step up to Dirty Red on the edges, both AK Interactive paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Mahogany Brown equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 9 brands with a mapped match get genuinely close to AK Interactive Mahogany Brown, though none is a clone. Brand by brand, the nearest colors are:
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Basilisk Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.2).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Orange Brown, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.6).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Grunge Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.3).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya Mahogany, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.2).
- From Revell: Revell Rust, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 6.1).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Oak Brown, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 6.4).
Check it on a spare model first, because P3 Paints Basilisk Brown sits slightly cooler than the original and the difference grows over large flat panels.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Tamiya
Revell
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Mahogany Brown?
The closest same-finish match is P3 Paints Basilisk Brown at 89% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Mahogany Brown?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Grunge Brown at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is Mahogany Brown?
Mahogany Brown is a dark vivid brown with a warm undertone (hex #612B0F).