REDS

American Mahogany

#52352F

RGB 82, 53, 47 · HSL 10°, 27%, 25% · CMYK 0, 35, 43, 68

American Mahogany is #52352F in HEX — rgb(82, 53, 47), hsl(10°, 27%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 43%, 68%).

American Mahogany pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 27%, 25%. 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#52352F

RGB82, 53, 47

HSL10°, 27%, 25%

HSV10°, 43%, 32%

CMYK0, 35, 43, 68

Decimal5387567

CSS RGBrgb(82, 53, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 27%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

American Mahogany S05D9

ΔE 0.8 · #52342F

Behr

Wild Horse S-G-770

ΔE 2.3 · #4F3631

Sherwin-Williams

Rojo Marrón SW9182

ΔE 2.7 · #4B3029

Benjamin Moore

Raphael CC-2

ΔE 3.1 · #593936

RAL

Mahogany Brown 8016

ΔE 3.1 · #4C2F27

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 3.2 · #53372C

Vista Paint

Jeff's Java K-1112

ΔE 4.6 · #523C32

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 6.2 · #633D38

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 6.8 · #473633

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 6.8 · #58423F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.8 · #583F40

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 7.5 · #5E463C

PPG

Enchanting Eggplant 13-07

ΔE 7.8 · #604344

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 8.7 · #563940

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 9 · #5D3B42

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 9.4 · #53453C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#52352F

#2F4B51

Analogous

#512F3A

#52352F

#51452F

Triadic

#52352F

#2F5134

#342F51

Split-Complementary

#52352F

#2F5145

#2F3A51

Tetradic

#52352F

#3A512F

#2F4B51

#452F51

Monochromatic

#100A09

#201513

#52352F

#82544A

#AB786D

Rectangle

#52352F

#4B512F

#2F4B51

#342F51

Compound

#52352F

#51452F

#2F4B51

#2F3A51

Variations

Lighter

#82544A

#A77B72

#C9B4AF

Darker

#412925

#2D1C19

#1B100E

Saturation

#453C3B

#51342F

#682517

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

11.00:1

AAA

vs Black

1.91:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#52352F

#44402E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#52352F

#3B3B30

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#52352F

#523537

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

American 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

#7D543E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#52352F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A5963

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#293F44

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: #52352F;

CSS — background

background-color: #52352F;

CSS Variable

--color-american-mahogany: #52352F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'american-mahogany': '#52352F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#52352F] text-[#52352F]

SCSS

$american-mahogany: #52352F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52352F?

#52352F is American Mahogany, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #52352F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with American Mahogany?

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

What colors pair well with American Mahogany?

American 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 American Mahogany?

You can download American 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 American Mahogany?

The hex code is #52352F. In RGB it's 82, 53, 47, and in HSL it's 10°, 27%, 25%.

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