PURPLES

Mahogany Spice

#473643

RGB 71, 54, 67 · HSL 314°, 14%, 25% · CMYK 0, 24, 6, 72

Mahogany Spice is #473643 in HEX — rgb(71, 54, 67), hsl(314°, 14%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 6%, 72%).

Mahogany Spice pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 314°, 14%, 25%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#473643

RGB71, 54, 67

HSL314°, 14%, 25%

HSV314°, 24%, 28%

CMYK0, 24, 6, 72

Decimal4666947

CSS RGBrgb(71, 54, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 14%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mahogany Spice BNC-31

Exact match

Vista Paint

Purple Shadow C-1214

ΔE 0.8 · #483743

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Shadow 1215

ΔE 1.6 · #493843

Dulux

Priceless Purple S46A9

ΔE 2.7 · #463740

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 2.8 · #4C3641

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.3 · #423A45

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 4.8 · #4D404A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 4.9 · #50414C

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 5.3 · #4A3C50

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 5.5 · #503C50

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 6.3 · #533640

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 7.1 · #4A4354

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 9.7 · #403A3A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.2 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 12.7 · #313536

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#473643

#37493B

Analogous

#443749

#473643

#49373C

Triadic

#473643

#454937

#374549

Split-Complementary

#473643

#3C4937

#374944

Tetradic

#473643

#494437

#37493B

#373C49

Monochromatic

#0F0B0E

#1D161B

#473643

#74586E

#9C7C95

Rectangle

#473643

#493B37

#37493B

#374549

Compound

#473643

#49373C

#37493B

#374944

Variations

Lighter

#74586E

#9A7F94

#C3B6C0

Darker

#3A2C37

#281E26

#181116

Saturation

#423D41

#493745

#641B53

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

11.19:1

AAA

vs Black

1.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#473643

#3C3E43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#473643

#393941

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#473643

#463938

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mahogany Spice carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#75554D

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#473643

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#625A72

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#29442F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #473643;

CSS — background

background-color: #473643;

CSS Variable

--color-mahogany-spice: #473643;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mahogany-spice': '#473643' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#473643] text-[#473643]

SCSS

$mahogany-spice: #473643;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #473643?

#473643 is Mahogany Spice, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #473643 warm or cool?

Mahogany Spice reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mahogany Spice?

Mahogany Spice works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Mahogany Spice?

Mahogany Spice pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mahogany Spice?

You can download Mahogany Spice on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Mahogany Spice?

The hex code is #473643. In RGB it's 71, 54, 67, and in HSL it's 314°, 14%, 25%.

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