Mahogany

HEX: #C04000 | Modern Palette

On White
5.28:1
PASS
On Black
3.97:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#C04000
RGB
192, 64, 0
HSL
20°, 100% ,37%
CMYK
0, 67, 100, 25

About Mahogany

Mahogany (#C04000) is a color with RGB(192, 64, 0) and HSL(20°, 100%, 37.6%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0080C0, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00C040 and #4000C0. The name comes from caoba (Spanish).

  • HEX: #C04000
  • RGB: 192, 64, 0
  • HSL: 20°, 100%, 37.6%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0080C0
  • Triadic colors: #00C040, #4000C0
  • The name comes from caoba (Spanish).

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Color Palettes

Mahogany #C04000 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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ATOMIC TANGERINE
 
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Mahogany #C04000 pairs with #0080C0 as its complementary color, and #00C040 and #4000C0 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Mahogany #C04000 moves from dark #1A0900 tones through the base color to lighter #FFEEE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #787800
Protanopia #5A5A07
Tritanopia #C13C3C
Achromatopsia #6C6C6C

Frequently Asked Questions

Mahogany (#C04000) is a color with RGB(192, 64, 0) and HSL(20°, 100%, 37.6%).

#C04000 pairs strongly with #0080C0 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#C04000 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#C04000 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Mahogany is linked to caoba from Spanish, meaning mahogany (tree/wood).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word caoba
Meaning mahogany (tree/wood)
Language Spanish
First Recorded Use Late 16th Century

History

Mahogany refers to several species of tropical hardwood trees in the genus Swietenia, native to the Americas, and also to the wood obtained from them. The wood is prized for its durability, workability, and beautiful reddish-brown luster. It became highly sought after in Europe from the 17th century onwards, particularly for furniture making, shipbuilding, and musical instruments. Its popularity led to extensive logging and, eventually, to the endangerment of some species. The trade in mahogany played a significant role in colonial economies.

First Recorded Use

The English word 'mahogany' is believed to have entered the language around the late 16th or early 17th century, likely from Spanish 'caoba' or a similar indigenous Caribbean term, possibly via Portuguese. Early mentions relate to its discovery and use in the Americas.

Cultural Associations

Mahogany is synonymous with luxury, craftsmanship, and classic elegance. It was the wood of choice for renowned furniture makers like Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite. Its rich color and grain are often associated with traditional, high-quality furnishings and interiors. The term 'mahogany row' or 'mahogany desk' can metaphorically refer to positions of power or authority, particularly in government or corporate settings, due to the historical use of mahogany in executive offices.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #C04000;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #C04000;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #C04000;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #C04000,
        #0080C0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #C04000,
        #0080C0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$mahogany: #C04000;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$mahogany-r: 192;
$mahogany-g: 64;
$mahogany-b: 0;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $mahogany;
    color: rgba($mahogany-r, $mahogany-g, $mahogany-b, 0.8);
}