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Polished Mahogany

SW 2838 · Sherwin-Williams
Brown
View Polished Mahogany SW 2838 on the Sherwin-Williams site
Hex
#432722
LRV
3
Family
Brown
SW 2838

Color profile

Light value
3 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior

This neutral from the Arts & Crafts era mimics the reddish hardwood used in honest crafting. Invite folks in with this sturdy brown and its warm red undertone.Sherwin-Williams

Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 3 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look

Coordinating colors

A working palette built around Polished Mahogany

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Polished Mahogany vs Rojo Marrón

Sherwin-WilliamsPolished MahoganySW 2838
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsRojo MarrónSW 9182
3LRV4
#432722Hex#4B3029
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
View Rojo Marrón

Polished Mahogany vs Rookwood Dark Red

Sherwin-WilliamsPolished MahoganySW 2838
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Dark RedSW 2801
3LRV3
#432722Hex#4B2929
BrownFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
View Rookwood Dark Red

Polished Mahogany vs Marooned

Sherwin-WilliamsPolished MahoganySW 2838
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsMaroonedSW 6020
3LRV4
#432722Hex#4E3132
BrownFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
View Marooned

Polished Mahogany vs Dark Auburn

Sherwin-WilliamsPolished MahoganySW 2838
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsDark AuburnSW 6034
3LRV5
#432722Hex#5A3532
BrownFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
View Dark Auburn

Polished Mahogany vs French Roast

Sherwin-WilliamsPolished MahoganySW 2838
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsFrench RoastSW 6069
3LRV4
#432722Hex#4F3426
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View French Roast

Polished Mahogany vs Terra Brun

Sherwin-WilliamsPolished MahoganySW 2838
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsTerra BrunSW 6048
3LRV5
#432722Hex#5A382D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
View Terra Brun

Polished Mahogany vs Fiery Brown

Sherwin-WilliamsPolished MahoganySW 2838
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsFiery BrownSW 6055
3LRV5
#432722Hex#5D3831
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
View Fiery Brown

Polished Mahogany vs Turkish Coffee

Sherwin-WilliamsPolished MahoganySW 2838
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsTurkish CoffeeSW 6076
3LRV5
#432722Hex#4D3930
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View Turkish Coffee

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Polished Mahogany vs Thoroughfare

Sherwin-WilliamsPolished MahoganySW 2838
vs
ValsparThoroughfare8004-6G
3LRV4
#432722Hex#4E342D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Thoroughfare is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Polished Mahogany.
View Thoroughfare

Polished Mahogany, answered

What is the LRV of Polished Mahogany?

Polished Mahogany (SW 2838) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 3, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.

Is Polished Mahogany a warm or cool color?

Polished Mahogany has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).

Can Polished Mahogany be used outside?

Yes, Polished Mahogany is rated for both interior and exterior use.

What is the closest match to Polished Mahogany from another brand?

The closest cross-brand match to Polished Mahogany is Thoroughfare (8004-6G) by Valspar, close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener.

Sherwin-Williams · SW 2838

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