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Mahogany Finish

#AA5511

RGB 170, 85, 17 · HSL 27°, 82%, 37% · CMYK 0, 50, 90, 33

Mahogany Finish is #AA5511 in HEX — rgb(170, 85, 17), hsl(27°, 82%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 90%, 33%).

Mahogany Finish pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 82%, 37%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AA5511

RGB170, 85, 17

HSL27°, 82%, 37%

HSV27°, 90%, 67%

CMYK0, 50, 90, 33

Decimal11162897

CSS RGBrgb(170, 85, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 82%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Acorn Spice S-H-280

ΔE 6.2 · #B55C08

Benjamin Moore

Gold 2166-10

ΔE 8.4 · #B6642D

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 9.6 · #C66B30

PPG

Sesame Crunch 1198-7

ΔE 10.5 · #C26A35

Dulux

Kerikeri NZ10D7

ΔE 10.7 · #C06F32

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 10.9 · #9F5224

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 11.8 · #C27136

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 11.8 · #CC6735

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 11.8 · #C56E39

Sherwin-Williams

Determined Orange SW6635

ΔE 12.3 · #C56639

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 12.6 · #A65E2E

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 12.8 · #CF6837

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 15.4 · #BA5B3A

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 16.4 · #C26F45

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 18.5 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18.7 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AA5511

#1166AC

Analogous

#AC1119

#AA5511

#ACA411

Triadic

#AA5511

#11AC57

#5711AC

Split-Complementary

#AA5511

#11ACA4

#1119AC

Tetradic

#AA5511

#19AC11

#1166AC

#A411AC

Monochromatic

#201003

#66330A

#AA5511

#E97B20

#F0A466

Rectangle

#AA5511

#66AC11

#1166AC

#5711AC

Compound

#AA5511

#ACA411

#1166AC

#1119AC

Variations

Lighter

#E67417

#E2985B

#E7C4A6

Darker

#8C450A

#632F05

#3B1B02

Saturation

#765C47

#AC5711

#B45608

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.23:1

vs Black

4.02:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA5511

#867801

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA5511

#6A6A23

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA5511

#AA525B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mahogany Finish reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#BF6C28

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA5511

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC714C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#185688

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: #AA5511;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA5511;

CSS Variable

--color-mahogany-finish: #AA5511;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mahogany-finish': '#AA5511' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA5511] text-[#AA5511]

SCSS

$mahogany-finish: #AA5511;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA5511?

#AA5511 is Mahogany Finish, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AA5511 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mahogany Finish?

Mahogany Finish works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mahogany Finish?

Mahogany Finish pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mahogany Finish?

You can download Mahogany Finish 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 Mahogany Finish?

The hex code is #AA5511. In RGB it's 170, 85, 17, and in HSL it's 27°, 82%, 37%.

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