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Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet

HC-51 · #AE6B55 · LRV 20.2

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay is a 97% match

Audubon Russet (HC-51) is a dark orange from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 20.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (97% match).

Compare Audubon Russet with other brands

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LRV

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 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.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay (SW 7701), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay (HGSW7701), 97%; PPG: Crushed Cinnamon (PPG1063-6), 95%; Glidden: Copper Beech (PPG1067-5), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Ruddy Oak (DE5188), 94%; Valspar: Deep Clay Red (2003-7B), 93%; Behr: Terra Cotta Urn (PPU2-12), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Red Earth (No. 64), 85%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.