REDS

Burnished Mahogany

#734842

RGB 115, 72, 66 · HSL 7°, 27%, 35% · CMYK 0, 37, 43, 55

Burnished Mahogany is #734842 in HEX — rgb(115, 72, 66), hsl(7°, 27%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 43%, 55%).

Burnished Mahogany pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 27%, 35%. 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#734842

RGB115, 72, 66

HSL7°, 27%, 35%

HSV7°, 43%, 45%

CMYK0, 37, 43, 55

Decimal7555138

CSS RGBrgb(115, 72, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 27%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dressed To Impress MQ1-19

ΔE 1 · #724641

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Ruby DE6028

ΔE 1.5 · #734A45

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 2.6 · #6E423E

PPG

Warm Mahogany 1060-7

ΔE 2.6 · #6D4741

Benjamin Moore

Peatmoss 2103-30

ΔE 2.7 · #764C42

Vista Paint

Berry Crush C-80

ΔE 3.2 · #72423D

Hallman-Lindsay

Alden Till historic-alden-till

ΔE 3.3 · #7A4B49

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 3.5 · #6A443B

Dulux

Volcanic Brick S06D8

ΔE 3.6 · #72433A

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 3.7 · #6F4B46

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 4.9 · #784340

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 6.1 · #633A34

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 7 · #6D4247

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.4 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11.5 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 13.2 · #675544

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#734842

#416C71

Analogous

#714154

#734842

#715F41

Triadic

#734842

#417147

#474171

Split-Complementary

#734842

#41715F

#415471

Tetradic

#734842

#547141

#416C71

#5F4171

Monochromatic

#100A09

#412825

#734842

#A2655D

#BE938E

Rectangle

#734842

#6C7141

#416C71

#474171

Compound

#734842

#715F41

#416C71

#415471

Variations

Lighter

#9B6159

#B28A85

#D0BDBA

Darker

#5C3833

#402623

#251614

Saturation

#605452

#714741

#922E21

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

7.68:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#734842

#5E5941

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#734842

#515143

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#734842

#72484B

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

#96634D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#734842

Daylight 5500K

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

#836871

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.

#395A5F

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: #734842;

CSS — background

background-color: #734842;

CSS Variable

--color-burnished-mahogany: #734842;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnished-mahogany': '#734842' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#734842] text-[#734842]

SCSS

$burnished-mahogany: #734842;

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#754B41 · ΔE 2.5

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#754C40 · ΔE 3.7

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#6F473B · ΔE 3.7

English Manor

#6D4338 · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #734842?

#734842 is Burnished Mahogany, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #734842 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 #734842. In RGB it's 115, 72, 66, and in HSL it's 7°, 27%, 35%.

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