REDS

Mahogany Brown

#4C2F27

RGB 76, 47, 39 · HSL 13°, 32%, 23% · CMYK 0, 38, 49, 70

Mahogany Brown is #4C2F27 in HEX — rgb(76, 47, 39), hsl(13°, 32%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 49%, 70%).

Mahogany Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 32%, 23%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#4C2F27

RGB76, 47, 39

HSL13°, 32%, 23%

HSV13°, 49%, 30%

CMYK0, 38, 49, 70

Decimal4992807

CSS RGBrgb(76, 47, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 32%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Mahogany Brown 8016

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Rojo Marrón SW9182

ΔE 1.4 · #4B3029

Dulux

American Mahogany S05D9

ΔE 3.1 · #52342F

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 3.8 · #53372C

Behr

Wild Horse S-G-770

ΔE 4.4 · #4F3631

Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse CW-165

ΔE 4.9 · #51392E

Vista Paint

Jeff's Java K-1112

ΔE 6.3 · #523C32

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 7.9 · #473633

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 8.2 · #563135

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 8.4 · #633D38

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.7 · #583F40

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 9.9 · #5E463C

PPG

Enchanting Eggplant 13-07

ΔE 10.9 · #604344

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 11 · #563940

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 11.4 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 11.5 · #5D3B42

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

#4C2F27

#28454D

Analogous

#4D2833

#4C2F27

#4D4328

Triadic

#4C2F27

#284D30

#30284D

Split-Complementary

#4C2F27

#284D43

#28334D

Tetradic

#4C2F27

#334D28

#28454D

#43284D

Monochromatic

#110A09

#1B110E

#4C2F27

#804F42

#AE7161

Rectangle

#4C2F27

#454D28

#28454D

#30284D

Compound

#4C2F27

#4D4328

#28454D

#28334D

Variations

Lighter

#815043

#A97769

#CAB2AB

Darker

#3F261F

#2C1A15

#1A0F0C

Saturation

#403735

#4D3028

#612514

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

12.05:1

AAA

vs Black

1.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C2F27

#3E3A26

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C2F27

#353528

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C2F27

#4C2F31

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mahogany Brown 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

#785038

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C2F27

Daylight 5500K

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

#66555D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#243A3F

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: #4C2F27;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C2F27;

CSS Variable

--color-mahogany-brown: #4C2F27;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mahogany-brown': '#4C2F27' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C2F27] text-[#4C2F27]

SCSS

$mahogany-brown: #4C2F27;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C2F27?

#4C2F27 is Mahogany Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #4C2F27 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mahogany Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Mahogany Brown?

Mahogany Brown 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 Mahogany Brown?

You can download Mahogany Brown 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 Brown?

The hex code is #4C2F27. In RGB it's 76, 47, 39, and in HSL it's 13°, 32%, 23%.

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