Old Mahogany
98RR 06/206 · #693C3D · LRV 6 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Redwood0
- 2Old Mahogany6
- 3Million Dollar Red13
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
What Color Is Old Mahogany, Really?
Old Mahogany reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Glidden 98RR 06/206 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Old Mahogany
Old Mahogany earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Old Mahogany
At LRV 6, Old Mahogany is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Old Mahogany are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Glidden 98RR 06/206 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Red TheatreSW 7584 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | Chipotle PastePPU2-01 · Behr | 2.0 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Cascabel ChileCSP-445 · Benjamin Moore | 0.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Brown Plum1006-7A · Valspar | 2.1 | 6.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Burgundy WinePPG1053-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.2 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Aged Beauty401-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.5 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Old Mahogany within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #693C3D in HSL space. Pair Old Mahogany with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Have you painted with Old Mahogany?
Rate it — one tap helps the next reader decide.
Ask a Question