Polished Mahogany 2838 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #432722, estimated LRV 3 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mahogany Brown from RAL (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #432722 · 2838
Polished Mahogany
3%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Polished Mahogany Technical Profile
HEX Code#432722
RGB67, 39, 34
Estimated LRV2.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Polished Mahogany
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polished Mahogany
#432722
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B513D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polished Mahogany
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polished Mahogany Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Polished Mahogany — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polished Mahogany have?
Polished Mahogany by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Polished Mahogany from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Mahogany are Mahogany Brown by RAL (a very close match), Old Burgundy by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Thoroughfare by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Polished Mahogany's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Polished Mahogany?
Polished Mahogany has a estimated lightness value of 2.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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