Mahogany

Q: How do I use #5A0C0F in CSS?

You can use #5A0C0F in CSS with: background-color: #5A0C0F; or color: #5A0C0F; or as an RGB value: rgb(90, 12, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 87%, 83%, 65%.

#5A0C0F

Mahogany is a warm dark color with the hex code #5A0C0F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 90, 12, 15 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 87%, 83%, 65% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mahogany color values

HEX: #5A0C0F
RGB: 90, 12, 15
HSL: 358°, 76%, 20%
CMYK: 0, 87, 83, 65

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mahogany sits at 358° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Mahogany is rendered as rgb(90, 12, 15), where the red channel dominates at 90, 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 83Y 65K. A substantial black component (65%) 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: #5A0C0F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 90, 12, 15;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5A0C0F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 87%
Y: 83%
K: 65%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(90, 12, 15)
rgba(90, 12, 15, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 358° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5A0C0F?

#5A0C0F is Mahogany, a warm dark color with RGB values of 90, 12, 15. It has a hue of 358°, 76% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5A0C0F?

The RGB color code for #5A0C0F is rgb(90, 12, 15). This means it contains 90 red, 12 green, and 15 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Mahogany a warm or cool color?

Mahogany (#5A0C0F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5A0C0F in CSS?

You can use #5A0C0F in CSS with: background-color: #5A0C0F; or color: #5A0C0F; or as an RGB value: rgb(90, 12, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 87%, 83%, 65%.