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Mahogany

Deep red-brown, color of the precious exotic wood.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Mahogany is the color of a wood that made the wealth of 18th-century cabinetmakers. Its deep red-brown evokes ceremonial libraries and collectible furniture, carrying artisanal luxury and material nobility.

Synonyms & nuances

acajourouge acajoumahoganydark red-brown

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :87 (Rough)
#C04000
DMC 946
Burnt Orange Med
ΔE 87

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