REDS

Cherry Mahogany

#6A332D

RGB 106, 51, 45 · HSL 6°, 40%, 30% · CMYK 0, 52, 58, 58

Cherry Mahogany is #6A332D in HEX — rgb(106, 51, 45), hsl(6°, 40%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 58%, 58%).

Cherry Mahogany pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 40%, 30%. 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#6A332D

RGB106, 51, 45

HSL6°, 40%, 30%

HSV6°, 58%, 42%

CMYK0, 52, 58, 58

Decimal6959917

CSS RGBrgb(106, 51, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 40%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Henna Red S04E9

ΔE 2 · #6D3330

Benjamin Moore

Arroyo 2085-10

ΔE 2.1 · #6F3832

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Red SW2802

ΔE 4 · #622F2D

Vista Paint

Spice Variety K-1096

ΔE 4.2 · #693834

Behr

Wine Barrel 200F-7

ΔE 4.4 · #683634

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 5.6 · #763839

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 6.5 · #67272A

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 6.7 · #6C3B2A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Crush 81

ΔE 6.9 · #73413E

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 7.3 · #784340

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 7.4 · #7B453E

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 8.3 · #7E3738

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 9 · #763B42

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 9.8 · #4F2318

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 12.2 · #6D4247

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 16.8 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#6A332D

#2E656B

Analogous

#6B2E46

#6A332D

#6B532E

Triadic

#6A332D

#2E6B34

#342E6B

Split-Complementary

#6A332D

#2E6B53

#2E466B

Tetradic

#6A332D

#466B2E

#2E656B

#532E6B

Monochromatic

#120908

#361A17

#6A332D

#A14E45

#C27870

Rectangle

#6A332D

#656B2E

#2E656B

#342E6B

Compound

#6A332D

#6B532E

#2E656B

#2E466B

Variations

Lighter

#9D4C43

#B8776F

#D2B3AF

Darker

#572923

#3D1B18

#240F0D

Saturation

#564543

#6B342E

#822217

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

9.89:1

AAA

vs Black

2.12:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A332D

#514B2B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A332D

#40402E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A332D

#693438

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cherry 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

#8F533D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A332D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C5861

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#2B5357

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: #6A332D;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A332D;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-mahogany: #6A332D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-mahogany': '#6A332D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A332D] text-[#6A332D]

SCSS

$cherry-mahogany: #6A332D;

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#6E3731 · ΔE 1.7

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#783C36 · ΔE 4.8

Sundried Tomato

#783934 · ΔE 4.9

Dinner Party

#763637 · ΔE 5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A332D?

#6A332D is Cherry Mahogany, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6A332D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry Mahogany?

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

What colors pair well with Cherry Mahogany?

Cherry 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 Cherry Mahogany?

You can download Cherry 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 Cherry Mahogany?

The hex code is #6A332D. In RGB it's 106, 51, 45, and in HSL it's 6°, 40%, 30%.

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