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Sherwin-Williams Polished Mahogany

SW 2838 · #432722 · LRV ~2.8

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Thoroughfare (~88% proximity)

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

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LRV (estimated)

2.8 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Valspar: Thoroughfare (8004-6G), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Marooned (HGSW6020), ~87% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wenge (AF-180), ~84% proximity; Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), ~78% proximity; PPG: French Toast (PPG15-24), ~78% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Spiced Hot Chocolate (DET691), ~74% proximity; Glidden: Enchanting Eggplant (PPG13-07), ~73% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~71% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.