mahagonirood

Mahagonirood is a color term used in Dutch to describe a deep reddish-brown hue that evokes the appearance of mahogany wood. The name is applied across several domains, including paints, textiles, dyeing, and interior design, where it functions as a warm, rich shade used to simulate natural wood tones or to convey a sense of elegance and durability.

In appearance, mahagonirood sits on the boundary between red and brown. It is typically dark and saturated, with warmth that can lean toward a reddish or burgundy cast in bright light and toward a more subdued brown in dim settings. There is no single universal standard for the exact tone; different manufacturers and mediums may render mahagonirood with varying proportions of red, brown, and sometimes a touch of purple or orange. The result is a flexible color that can read as luxurious, classical, or earthy depending on context.

Common uses include furniture finishes, wood stains, decorative paints, and fashion or textile design where a wood-inspired, sophisticated look is desired. In art and design, mahagonirood helps anchor palettes that reference natural materials and traditional aesthetics. It is often paired with creams, greens, or blues to enhance contrast, or with other earth tones to create a cohesive, tonal scheme.

See also: mahogany, brown-red, burgundy, wood tones.