Characteristics, colour codes, shades and blending of mahogany

Mahogany is a rich, deep reddish-brown shade often associated with luxury and elegance. It is named after the tropical mahogany wood used to make furniture, musical instruments and other wood products. This colour is particularly popular in interior design, where it suggests warmth and sophistication. The mahogany colour combines different red and brown tones that blend harmoniously to give a unique and attractive look to any surface or object.

The mahogany colour can show different shades in different lighting conditions, which adds to its appeal. Often used in classic and timeless interiors where the aim is to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. In office and home spaces, mahogany furniture and design elements exude dignity while working in harmony with other natural colours such as Green, the cream and the gold. In addition, mahogany can also be an excellent choice for painting various decorative elements such as frames, stairs or doors.

Mahogany colour RGB and HEX codes

The mahogany colour is RGB code (192, 64, 0) and the HEX code is #C04000.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#C04000
RGB	rgb(192, 64, 0)
HSL	hsl(20, 100%, 37.6%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(20, 100%, 75.3%)
CMYK	cmyk(0, 0.666, 1, 0.247)
Contrasting colour	#00BF3F
Complementary colour	#007FC0

Dark and light shades of mahogany

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dark shades

light shades

Mahogany's complementary colour palettes

Mahogany is a rich, warm brown shade that looks great in different colour combinations. The palette of this colour can be a perfect choice for interior design and graphic projects.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

what is the colour of mahogany?

The colour mahogany is a dark, rich reddish-brown shade often used to stain furniture and wood. This colour is usually warm in tone, with a hint of reddish or golden undertones for an elegant and deep effect.

What determines the colour of mahogany?

The colour of mahogany depends on a number of factors, including the species of wood, the age of the wood, the weather conditions to which the wood has been exposed and the surface treatment applied. Mahogany colour is generally a rich, reddish-brown shade, but the exact shade may vary depending on the factors mentioned above.

How is mahogany colour colour mixing possible?

To mix the mahogany colour, we usually use red, brown and a little black paint. First mix red and brown paint to achieve a medium dark shade. If the colour is too light, add a little black paint until you achieve the desired depth and richness. Mix thoroughly to get an even shade.