REDS

Old Mahogany

#4A0100

RGB 74, 1, 0 · HSL 1°, 100%, 15% · CMYK 0, 99, 100, 71

Old Mahogany is #4A0100 in HEX — rgb(74, 1, 0), hsl(1°, 100%, 15%), cmyk(0%, 99%, 100%, 71%).

Old Mahogany pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 100%, 15%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#4A0100

RGB74, 1, 0

HSL1°, 100%, 15%

HSV1°, 100%, 29%

CMYK0, 99, 100, 71

Decimal4849920

CSS RGBrgb(74, 1, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 100%, 15%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 11.2 · #6A191B

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 12.8 · #642424

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 14.8 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 14.9 · #4F2318

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Dried Tomato SW7585

ΔE 15.8 · #692B2B

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 17.8 · #722933

Behr

Florence Red BXC-76

ΔE 18 · #652732

Vista Paint

Wendy Way K-1128

ΔE 19.3 · #682F34

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 20.1 · #7E2A37

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 21 · #7E3738

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 21.1 · #7F3639

Hallman-Lindsay

Fruitful Orchard 101

ΔE 23 · #773B3E

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 24.2 · #763B42

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 24.7 · #86423E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 27.5 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 28.5 · #6D4247

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

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

#4A0100

#004B4D

Analogous

#4D0025

#4A0100

#4D2800

Triadic

#4A0100

#004D01

#01004D

Split-Complementary

#4A0100

#004D28

#00254D

Tetradic

#4A0100

#254D00

#004B4D

#28004D

Monochromatic

#1A0000

#4A0100

#990300

#E60400

Rectangle

#4A0100

#4B4D00

#004B4D

#01004D

Compound

#4A0100

#4D2800

#004B4D

#00254D

Variations

Lighter

#A30300

#E71613

#E8807E

Darker

#3D0100

#2A0100

#180000

Saturation

#321B1B

#4D0100

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

16.21:1

AAA

vs Black

1.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A0100

#302A00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A0100

#1C1C00

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A0100

#49050E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Old 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

#772D1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A0100

Daylight 5500K

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

#64323F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#095153

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: #4A0100;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A0100;

CSS Variable

--color-old-mahogany: #4A0100;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-mahogany': '#4A0100' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A0100] text-[#4A0100]

SCSS

$old-mahogany: #4A0100;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A0100?

#4A0100 is Old Mahogany, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #4A0100 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Mahogany?

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

What colors pair well with Old Mahogany?

Old 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 Old Mahogany?

You can download Old 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 Old Mahogany?

The hex code is #4A0100. In RGB it's 74, 1, 0, and in HSL it's 1°, 100%, 15%.

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