Mahogany vs Artichoke

MahoganyBenjamin MoorevsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 26.9Very different colors

Mahogany is a Benjamin Moore color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Mahogany reads as pink, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 21 vs 0, Artichoke will read as the brighter of the two — a 21-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mahogany's warm character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mahogany
Benjamin Moore · ES-60
Hex#5C463F
LRV0.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberES-60
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Mahogany vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mahogany on one side and Artichoke on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Mahogany comparisons

See how Mahogany stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Mahogany
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mahogany
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Mahogany
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Iron Ore reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Mahogany
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Mahogany
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Mahogany
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Mahogany
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Mahogany
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Mahogany
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift is the lighter choice

French Gray
Mahogany
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Mahogany
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Naval reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Mahogany
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Mahogany
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Bancha reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Mahogany
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Mahogany
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Mahogany
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Mahogany
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Mahogany
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Mahogany
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Pewter Green reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Mahogany
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Mahogany
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Mahogany
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Mahogany
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Mahogany
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Mahogany
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Mahogany
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Mahogany
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Pine Needle reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Mahogany
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Mahogany
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Mahogany
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice