Color Information
HEX
#5A3930
RGB
90, 57, 48
LAB
27.6, 13.4, 11.6
Product Code
72.472
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Satchel Brown by Army Painter (ΔE 3.3)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Chestnut Brown by Vallejo (ΔE 2.6)
purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 2.6 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Mahogany catalog data
More from VallejoMahogany by Vallejo (product code 72.472) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Xpress Color in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #5A3930, RGB 90/57/48, and CIELAB 27.6/13.4/11.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.
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Technical Color Analysis
Mahogany is a dark warm red with dark value (L*: 27.6). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 17.8), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Dark
warm
Moderate
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Off-white
Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly
Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)
Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
Layering Tips
- Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
- Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
- Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers