Mahogany

Q: How do I use #520B00 in CSS?

You can use #520B00 in CSS with: background-color: #520B00; or color: #520B00; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 11, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 87%, 100%, 68%.

#520B00

Mahogany is a warm dark color with the hex code #520B00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 82, 11, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 87%, 100%, 68% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mahogany color values

HEX: #520B00
RGB: 82, 11, 0
HSL: 8°, 100%, 16%
CMYK: 0, 87, 100, 68

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mahogany sits at 8° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Mahogany is rendered as rgb(82, 11, 0), where the red channel dominates at 82, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Mahogany translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 87M 100Y 68K. A substantial black component (68%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Mahogany

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #520B00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 82, 11, 0;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#520B00',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 87%
Y: 100%
K: 68%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(82, 11, 0)
rgba(82, 11, 0, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 8° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #520B00?

#520B00 is Mahogany, a warm dark color with RGB values of 82, 11, 0. It has a hue of 8°, 100% saturation, and 16% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #520B00?

The RGB color code for #520B00 is rgb(82, 11, 0). This means it contains 82 red, 11 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Mahogany a warm or cool color?

Mahogany (#520B00) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #520B00 in CSS?

You can use #520B00 in CSS with: background-color: #520B00; or color: #520B00; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 11, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 87%, 100%, 68%.