Niebla Azul vs Polished Mahogany
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Niebla Azul reads as blue-grey, while Polished Mahogany reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Niebla Azul (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Polished Mahogany (LRV 3), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Niebla Azul runs cool while Polished Mahogany is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 62.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Niebla Azul vs Polished Mahogany Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Niebla Azul 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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