Mahogany vs Selvedge
Both are Farrow & Ball colors. Mahogany reads as grey, while Selvedge reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 25 vs 7, Selvedge will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mahogany's neutral character against Selvedge's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 29.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mahogany vs Selvedge in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Mahogany and Selvedge in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Selvedge returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Mahogany vs Selvedge Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mahogany on one side and Selvedge 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.