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Color African Mahogany red (#cd4a4a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to African Mahogany red (#cd4a4a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about African Mahogany / #cd4a4a

The HTML HEX code is #cd4a4a. The corresponding color name is "African Mahogany". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 205%, Green (G): 74%, Blue (B): 74%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 64%, Yellow (Y):64%, Black (K): 20%. In the HSL color space, #cd4a4a has a hue of 0°, saturation of 57%, and lightness of 55%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 64% for saturation, and 80% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 52, and b* (blue to yellow) = 28. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 18, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4438, U (chrominance) = -0.0756, and V (chrominance) = 0.3159.

The decimal value of the color is 13453898. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC3333. Variations of the colour are #E49B9B for a 20% lighter version and #8C2626 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #cd4a4a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1620 Kelvin (1620K).

The approximate wavelength of #cd4a4a is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of African Mahogany (Hex: #cd4a4a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #cd4a4a, commonly known as African Mahogany, resembles the rich reddish-brown hue found in the wood of the African mahogany tree. This color evokes a sense of warmth, elegance, and strength, similar to the majestic beauty of this tropical hardwood. Like the captivating African landscapes, this color brings to mind the vibrant red soils and the fiery sunsets that can be witnessed in countries such as Ghana and Cameroon. #cd4a4a exudes the natural allure of African flora, immersing us in the earthy tones of the continents diverse ecosystems.

Tints and Shades of #cd4a4a HEX color (African Mahogany)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #cd4a4a, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #F3D2D2
• #E6A5A5
• #DA7777
• #cd4a4a
• #9A3838
• #672525
• #331313
• #000000

Tones of African Mahogany (#cd4a4a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #cd4a4a, #ae6060 is the less saturated color, while #cd4a4a is the most saturated one.

• #ae6060
• #b65a5a
• #be5555
• #c54f4f
• #cd4a4a
• #573d3d
• #503232
• #492626
• #421b1b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #cd4a4a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #cd4a4a; }

.text {color:#cd4a4a;}

.background {background-color:#cd4a4a;}

.border {border:1px solid #cd4a4a;}