Mahogany
Also known as: Copper Hopper, Bolognese, Pindjur Red, Vinaceous Tawny
As a rich take on orange, Mahogany carries playful and vibrant energy that suits friendly UI accents and children's products. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Mahogany maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 5.28:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Mahogany color codes
- HEX
- #C04000
- RGB
- rgb(192, 64, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(192, 64, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 100%, 38%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 100%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 67%, 100%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(46.2 50.6 58.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.9% 0.174 39.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 8.0
- RAL 2001 — Red orange#BE4E20 · ΔE 3.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Mahogany works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Mahogany
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Mahogany by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.28:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.97:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Mahogany background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Mahogany
Mahogany with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mahogany
Mahogany triad
Similar colors
- Bolognese#BB4400 · ΔE 1.5
- Red Panda#C34B1B · ΔE 3.1
- Fire Bolt#CC4411 · ΔE 3.3
- Roland-Garros#BB5522 · ΔE 4.8
- Pepperoni#AA4400 · ΔE 4.9
- Dark Orange#C65102 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mahogany is closest to Celestial.
Mahogany FAQs
What color is Mahogany?
Mahogany is a dark orange with the hex code #C04000. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 100% saturation, and 38% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mahogany?
The hex code for Mahogany is #C04000. In RGB it's rgb(192, 64, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 67%, 100%, 25%).
What colors go well with Mahogany?
Mahogany pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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