Polished Mahogany vs Westchester Gray
Polished Mahogany and Westchester Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Polished Mahogany belongs to the pink-red family and Westchester Gray to the grey family. The 16-point LRV gap — 19 for Westchester Gray vs 3 for Polished Mahogany — means Westchester Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Polished Mahogany leans warm, Westchester Gray reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 35.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Westchester Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Polished Mahogany on one side and Westchester Gray 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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