REDS

African Mahogany

#CD4A4A

RGB 205, 74, 74 · HSL 0°, 57%, 55% · CMYK 0, 64, 64, 20

African Mahogany is #CD4A4A in HEX — rgb(205, 74, 74), hsl(0°, 57%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 64%, 20%).

African Mahogany pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 57%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CD4A4A

RGB205, 74, 74

HSL0°, 57%, 55%

HSV0°, 64%, 80%

CMYK0, 64, 64, 20

Decimal13453898

CSS RGBrgb(205, 74, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 57%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ryan 1314

ΔE 1.2 · #CC4847

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 2.8 · #CF454A

Vista Paint

Mullen Pink C-1100

ΔE 3.1 · #C74142

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 3.8 · #C6494C

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 3.9 · #CA4042

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 4 · #C53E40

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 4.8 · #CB5251

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 5.1 · #D75954

Behr

Mexican Chile 200D-6

ΔE 5.6 · #BD3D43

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.1 · #BD413A

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 7.7 · #C33A36

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9.1 · #BA4133

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 11.1 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 11.5 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 13.6 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 14.1 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#CD4A4A

#4BCECE

Analogous

#CE4B8C

#CD4A4A

#CE8C4B

Triadic

#CD4A4A

#4BCE4B

#4B4BCE

Split-Complementary

#CD4A4A

#4BCE8C

#4B8CCE

Tetradic

#CD4A4A

#8CCE4B

#4BCECE

#8C4BCE

Monochromatic

#641B1B

#A02C2C

#CD4A4A

#DE8787

#EFC3C3

Rectangle

#CD4A4A

#CECE4B

#4BCECE

#4B4BCE

Compound

#CD4A4A

#CE8C4B

#4BCECE

#4B8CCE

Variations

Lighter

#D86F6F

#DC9999

#E7C7C7

Darker

#B32D2D

#7E1D1D

#4A0F0F

Saturation

#A07979

#CE4B4B

#E63232

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

4.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.67:1

Deuteranopia

#CD4A4A

#958A44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD4A4A

#70704A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD4A4A

#CB5059

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

African 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

#D96453

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD4A4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C66977

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#3DB1B1

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #CD4A4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD4A4A;

CSS Variable

--color-african-mahogany: #CD4A4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'african-mahogany': '#CD4A4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD4A4A] text-[#CD4A4A]

SCSS

$african-mahogany: #CD4A4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD4A4A?

#CD4A4A is African Mahogany, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD4A4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with African Mahogany?

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

What colors pair well with African Mahogany?

African 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 African Mahogany?

You can download African 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 African Mahogany?

The hex code is #CD4A4A. In RGB it's 205, 74, 74, and in HSL it's 0°, 57%, 55%.

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