Oxblood vs Polished Mahogany
Where Oxblood belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Polished Mahogany is a Sherwin-Williams color. Oxblood reads as pink, while Polished Mahogany reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (4 vs 3), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 6.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Oxblood vs Polished Mahogany Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oxblood on one side and Polished Mahogany on the other.
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.
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