Mahogany brown vs Arresting Auburn
Mahogany brown is a RAL Classic color while Arresting Auburn comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Mahogany brown belongs to the beige-pink family and Arresting Auburn to the pink family. With LRVs of 7 and 5, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 7.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Mahogany brown vs Arresting Auburn Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mahogany brown on one side and Arresting Auburn 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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