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Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet

HC-51 · #AE6B55 · LRV ~20.2

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (~97% proximity)

Audubon Russet (HC-51) is a dark orange from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Audubon Russet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

20.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-51

HEX

#AE6B55

RGB

174, 107, 85

HSL

15°, 35%, 51%

Family

Oranges

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Audubon Russet FAQ

What is the LRV of Audubon Russet?

Audubon Russet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Audubon Russet in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay (SW 7701), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay (HGSW7701), ~97% proximity; PPG: Crushed Cinnamon (PPG1063-6), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Copper Beech (PPG1067-5), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Ruddy Oak (DE5188), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Deep Clay Red (2003-7B), ~93% proximity; Behr: Terra Cotta Urn (PPU2-12), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Red Earth (No. 64), ~85% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Audubon Russet?

The HEX code of Audubon Russet (HC-51) is #AE6B55, RGB 174, 107, 85. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.