What is the HEX code for Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany?

The hexadecimal color code for Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany undertone is #432722 .

What is the RGB code of Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany?

RGB code is 67, 39, 34 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany SW 2838

Q: Is Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany SW 2838 cool or warm?

Sherwin Williams SW 2838 Polished Mahogany is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany undertone color.

Code:	SW 2838
Name:	Polished Mahogany
Brand:	Sherwin Williams
Collections:	Arts & Crafts (1880s-1910s), Intrinsic, Historic Exterior Color Wall

What color is Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany?

The deep richness of Sherwin Williams SW 2838 Polished Mahogany brings an air of sophistication and warmth to any space. This color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals such as SW 7008 Alabaster and SW 6073 Perfect Greige, creating a perfect balance of elegance and coziness. To add a touch of drama, consider complementing Polished Mahogany with accents in SW 7034 Status Bronze or SW 6183 Conservative Gray for a bold, yet refined aesthetic. Whether used on walls, furniture, or trim, Polished Mahogany adds depth and character to any room.

Polished Mahogany for exterior (2 photos)

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What are Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany undertones?

Polished Mahogany has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#432722

RGB code:

67, 39, 34

Is Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany SW 2838 cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 9° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

SW 2838 Polished Mahogany HSL code: 9, 33%, 20%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Polished Mahogany

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Polished Mahogany:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 2838
Polished Mahogany

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Polished Mahogany with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 2838
Polished Mahogany

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LRV of Polished Mahogany

Polished Mahogany has an LRV of 2.71% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 2.71%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#432722
RGB Decimal	67, 39, 34
RGB Percent	26.27%, 15.29%, 13.33%
HSV	Hue: 9° Saturation: 49.25% Value: 26.27%
HSL	hsl(9, 33, 20)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 41.79 Yellow: 49.25 Key: 73.73
YIQ	Y: 46.802 I: 18.292 Q: 4.367
XYZ	X: 3.329 Y: 2.76 Z: 1.87
CIE Lab	L:19.056 a:12.489 b:8.838
CIE Luv	L:19.056 u:16.52 v:6.22
Decimal	4400930
Hunter Lab	16.614, 6.695, 4.955