REDS

Burnished Mahogany

#5F2E37

RGB 95, 46, 55 · HSL 349°, 35%, 28% · CMYK 0, 52, 42, 63

Burnished Mahogany is #5F2E37 in HEX — rgb(95, 46, 55), hsl(349°, 35%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 42%, 63%).

Burnished Mahogany pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 35%, 28%. 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#5F2E37

RGB95, 46, 55

HSL349°, 35%, 28%

HSV349°, 52%, 37%

CMYK0, 52, 42, 63

Decimal6237751

CSS RGBrgb(95, 46, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 35%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Burnished Mahogany 160F-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Burgundy SW6300

ΔE 2.7 · #63333E

Benjamin Moore

Radicchio CC-32

ΔE 4.4 · #6A3642

Vista Paint

Kung Fu C-108

ΔE 4.9 · #60373E

Dulux

Gibbston Valley NZ10E9

ΔE 5.1 · #68393D

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 5.6 · #653A3E

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 6 · #563135

Hallman-Lindsay

Kung Fu 109

ΔE 6.1 · #643B42

PPG

Merlot 13-04

ΔE 7.5 · #723F45

RAL

Wine Red 3005

ΔE 7.9 · #5E2129

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 8.2 · #763B42

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 8.3 · #5D3B42

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.1 · #67272A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12.8 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 13.3 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 14.2 · #4F2318

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

#5F2E37

#2E6057

Analogous

#602E51

#5F2E37

#603E2E

Triadic

#5F2E37

#38602E

#2E3860

Split-Complementary

#5F2E37

#2E603E

#2E5160

Tetradic

#5F2E37

#51602E

#2E6057

#3E2E60

Monochromatic

#11080A

#2D161A

#5F2E37

#944755

#B96E7C

Rectangle

#5F2E37

#60572E

#2E6057

#2E3860

Compound

#5F2E37

#603E2E

#2E6057

#2E5160

Variations

Lighter

#924654

#B2707C

#CEAFB5

Darker

#4E242C

#36181E

#200E11

Saturation

#4F4043

#602E38

#781729

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

10.87:1

AAA

vs Black

1.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5F2E37

#474436

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F2E37

#3A3A36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F2E37

#5E3133

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Burnished 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

#874F44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F2E37

Daylight 5500K

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

#745469

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#2B4F48

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: #5F2E37;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F2E37;

CSS Variable

--color-burnished-mahogany: #5F2E37;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnished-mahogany': '#5F2E37' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F2E37] text-[#5F2E37]

SCSS

$burnished-mahogany: #5F2E37;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F2E37?

#5F2E37 is Burnished Mahogany, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5F2E37 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burnished Mahogany?

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

What colors pair well with Burnished Mahogany?

Burnished 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 Burnished Mahogany?

You can download Burnished 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 Burnished Mahogany?

The hex code is #5F2E37. In RGB it's 95, 46, 55, and in HSL it's 349°, 35%, 28%.

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