REDS

Antique Mahogany

#784C42

RGB 120, 76, 66 · HSL 11°, 29%, 36% · CMYK 0, 37, 45, 53

Antique Mahogany is #784C42 in HEX — rgb(120, 76, 66), hsl(11°, 29%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 45%, 53%).

Antique Mahogany pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 29%, 36%. 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#784C42

RGB120, 76, 66

HSL11°, 29%, 36%

HSV11°, 45%, 47%

CMYK0, 37, 45, 53

Decimal7883842

CSS RGBrgb(120, 76, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 29%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Antique Mahogany 16-08

Exact match

Behr

Royal Liqueur PPU2-19

ΔE 0.6 · #784C41

Benjamin Moore

Peatmoss 2103-30

ΔE 1 · #764C42

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 2.8 · #805045

Dulux

Brown Leaf S09E8

ΔE 2.9 · #784E3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Emperor's Robe 74

ΔE 3 · #7B4940

Vista Paint

Evoultion C-129

ΔE 3.6 · #714C3F

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Ruby DE6028

ΔE 3.7 · #734A45

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 4.8 · #6A443B

Sherwin-Williams

Aurora Brown SW2837

ΔE 4.9 · #6A4238

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 5.9 · #784340

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6 · #7B584C

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 8.1 · #633A34

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.8 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 11.6 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 12.8 · #675544

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#784C42

#416D76

Analogous

#764152

#784C42

#766641

Triadic

#784C42

#41764B

#4B4176

Split-Complementary

#784C42

#417666

#415276

Tetradic

#784C42

#527641

#416D76

#664176

Monochromatic

#140C0B

#452C26

#784C42

#A66B5E

#C1988F

Rectangle

#784C42

#6D7641

#416D76

#4B4176

Compound

#784C42

#766641

#416D76

#415276

Variations

Lighter

#A16658

#B58E85

#D1BFBA

Darker

#603B33

#432822

#271714

Saturation

#645754

#764B41

#973621

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

7.21:1

AAA

vs Black

2.91:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#784C42

#635D41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#784C42

#555543

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#784C42

#774C4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Antique 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

#99664D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#784C42

Daylight 5500K

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

#876B71

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.

#3B5A62

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: #784C42;

CSS — background

background-color: #784C42;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-mahogany: #784C42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-mahogany': '#784C42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#784C42] text-[#784C42]

SCSS

$antique-mahogany: #784C42;

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#754B41 · ΔE 1.1

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#7C4B42 · ΔE 2.4

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#744D40 · ΔE 2.7

Earth Brown

#6F473B · ΔE 3.2

Leather Saddle Brown

#754E3F · ΔE 3.4

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#6F483B · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #784C42?

#784C42 is Antique Mahogany, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #784C42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique Mahogany?

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

What colors pair well with Antique Mahogany?

Antique 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 Antique Mahogany?

You can download Antique 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 Antique Mahogany?

The hex code is #784C42. In RGB it's 120, 76, 66, and in HSL it's 11°, 29%, 36%.

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