Mahogany Room is a monochromatic color palette tagged luxury, dark, warm. All four colors sit within 15° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #4A1F14 | rgb(74, 31, 20) | hsl(12, 57%, 18%) | oklch(29.9% 0.069 35) | |
| Brick Red | #8C3B2A | rgb(140, 59, 42) | hsl(10, 54%, 36%) | oklch(45.9% 0.115 33) | |
| Hazelnut | #C9856A | rgb(201, 133, 106) | hsl(17, 47%, 60%) | oklch(68.0% 0.093 42) | |
| Eggshell | #F3E6DD | rgb(243, 230, 221) | hsl(25, 48%, 91%) | oklch(93.3% 0.019 57) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 18% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Eggshell (#F3E6DD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#4A1F14) on #F3E6DD gives 11.47:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Brick Red (#8C3B2A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.19:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Hazelnut (#C9856A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Eggshell at 11.47:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Mahogany Room
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A1F14 on #F3E6DD | Aa | 11.47:1 | AAA |
#8C3B2A on #F3E6DD | Aa | 6.19:1 | AA |
#4A1F14 on #C9856A | Aa | 4.71:1 | AA |
#8C3B2A on #C9856A | Aa | 2.54:1 | Fail |
#C9856A on #F3E6DD | Aa | 2.44:1 | Fail |
#4A1F14 on #8C3B2A | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |