ColorplanMahogany
No.36 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 7 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Mahogany (No.36) is a very dark black with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Deep Caviar (2130-20), Sherwin-Williams Black Fox (SW 7020) and Behr Black Mocha (PPU24-01). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 6.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #524847 |
| RGB | 82, 72, 71 |
| HSL | 5°, 7%, 30% |
About Mahogany
Mahogany (No.36) is a soft black from Farrow & Ball with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 7, Mahogany absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mahogany's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Tanner's Brown (No.255), it's warmer.
How Mahogany changes with the light
Mahogany is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Mahogany will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Mahogany will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Mahogany from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Mahogany will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Mahogany in real homes
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Mahogany equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Tucker Chocolate (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Mahogany questions
What undertone does Mahogany have?
Mahogany has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mahogany's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mahogany a light or dark color?
Mahogany has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Mahogany absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Mahogany in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Deep Caviar 2130-20 (close, ΔE 2.7); Sherwin-Williams: Black Fox SW 7020 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mahogany?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Mahogany's undertone.
Where does Mahogany work best?
Mahogany works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Mahogany absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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