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Mahogany
Mahogany
#C04000Click to copy
Mahogany Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(192, 64, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(20, 100%, 38%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(20, 100%, 75%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 67%, 100%, 25%)Copy
Mahogany Color Schemes
Complementary
#C04000
Click to copy#0080C0
Click to copyAnalogous
#C00020
Click to copy#C0A000
Click to copySplit Complementary
#00C0A0
Click to copy#0020C0
Click to copyMonochromatic
#C04000
Click to copy#EF7437
Click to copy#F6B696
Click to copy#5A1E00
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyMahogany WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.28 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.97 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.85 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.39 : 1
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Mahogany Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Mahogany Color Introduction
Definition
Mahogany (HEX #C04000) has the RGB value rgb(192, 64, 0), the HSL value hsl(20°, 100%, 38%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 67%, 100%, 25%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Mahogany is #0080C0, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C00020 and #C0A000 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#00C0A0, #0020C0) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Mahogany uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Mahogany has a contrast ratio of 5.28:1 against white and 3.97:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Mahogany has a lightness of 38% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The furniture of nobility.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Mahogany tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Mahogany is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Mahogany Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.