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Sherwin-Williams Polished Mahogany

SW 2838 · #432722 · LRV 2.8

Compare with other brands: Valspar Thoroughfare is a 88% match

Polished Mahogany (SW 2838) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 2.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Thoroughfare (88% match).

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LRV

2.8 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2838

HEX

#432722

RGB

67, 39, 34

HSL

9°, 33%, 20%

Family

Browns

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Polished Mahogany FAQ

What undertone does Polished Mahogany have?

Polished Mahogany is a deep brown with a strong peach undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Polished Mahogany?

Polished Mahogany has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Polished Mahogany in other brands?

Valspar: Thoroughfare (8004-6G), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Marooned (HGSW6020), 87%; Benjamin Moore: Wenge (AF-180), 84%; Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), 78%; PPG: French Toast (PPG15-24), 78%; Dunn-Edwards: Spiced Hot Chocolate (DET691), 74%; Glidden: Enchanting Eggplant (PPG13-07), 73%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 71%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Polished Mahogany?

The HEX code of Polished Mahogany (SW 2838) is #432722, RGB 67, 39, 34. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.