Polished Mahogany 2838 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #432722, 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.
Ref. #432722 · 2838
Polished Mahogany
3%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Polished Mahogany Technical Profile
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Polished Mahogany in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Polished Mahogany in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPolished Mahogany
Very similar
RALMahogany Brown
Mahogany Brown
RAL
Very similar
Old Burgundy
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Thoroughfare
Valspar
Very similar
Wild Horse
Behr
Very similar
Caponata
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Bookmarker
Kilz
Visible difference
Jeff’s Java
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Ranch House Brown
PPG
Visible difference
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polished Mahogany
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Polished Mahogany.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Polished Mahogany in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Polished Mahogany's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.