Polished Mahogany vs Roycroft Suede
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Polished Mahogany reads as pink-red, while Roycroft Suede reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Roycroft Suede (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Polished Mahogany (LRV 3), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 45.8, 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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Polished Mahogany vs Roycroft Suede Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Polished Mahogany on one side and Roycroft Suede 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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