REDS

Rich Mahogany

#493338

RGB 73, 51, 56 · HSL 346°, 18%, 24% · CMYK 0, 30, 23, 71

Rich Mahogany is #493338 in HEX — rgb(73, 51, 56), hsl(346°, 18%, 24%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 23%, 71%).

Rich Mahogany pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 18%, 24%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#493338

RGB73, 51, 56

HSL346°, 18%, 24%

HSV346°, 30%, 29%

CMYK0, 30, 23, 71

Decimal4797240

CSS RGBrgb(73, 51, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 18%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rich Mahogany 710B-7

Exact match

Dulux

Vibrant Vine S01B9

ΔE 1.9 · #4B373B

Benjamin Moore

Caponata AF-650

ΔE 2.2 · #463234

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 4.8 · #563940

Sherwin-Williams

Marooned SW6020

ΔE 4.8 · #4E3132

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 5.2 · #523F43

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Shadow 1215

ΔE 5.2 · #493843

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 5.5 · #473633

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 6 · #45322E

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.2 · #583F40

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 7.5 · #5D3B42

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 7.7 · #563135

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 7.8 · #392A27

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 8.2 · #604046

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 10.3 · #5F4947

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 11.5 · #53453C

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#493338

#324843

Analogous

#483242

#493338

#483832

Triadic

#493338

#374832

#323748

Split-Complementary

#493338

#324838

#324248

Tetradic

#493338

#424832

#324843

#383248

Monochromatic

#0F0A0C

#1B1315

#493338

#75525A

#9F757E

Rectangle

#493338

#484332

#324843

#323748

Compound

#493338

#483832

#324843

#324248

Variations

Lighter

#76525A

#9D7981

#C4B3B7

Darker

#3A282C

#281B1E

#181011

Saturation

#413A3B

#483237

#61192A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

11.58:1

AAA

vs Black

1.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#493338

#3D3C38

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#493338

#373737

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#493338

#483435

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rich Mahogany carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#765345

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#493338

Daylight 5500K

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

#635869

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#27413B

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #493338;

CSS — background

background-color: #493338;

CSS Variable

--color-rich-mahogany: #493338;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rich-mahogany': '#493338' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#493338] text-[#493338]

SCSS

$rich-mahogany: #493338;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #493338?

#493338 is Rich Mahogany, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #493338 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rich Mahogany?

Rich Mahogany works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Rich Mahogany?

Rich Mahogany pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rich Mahogany?

You can download Rich Mahogany 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 Rich Mahogany?

The hex code is #493338. In RGB it's 73, 51, 56, and in HSL it's 346°, 18%, 24%.

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