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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Dark Auburn

HGSW6034 · #5A3532 · LRV ~5

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Arresting Auburn (~100% proximity)

Dark Auburn (HGSW6034) is a deep red from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Arresting Auburn (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Dark Auburn in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW6034

HEX

#5A3532

RGB

90, 53, 50

HSL

5°, 29%, 27%

Family

Reds

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Dark Auburn FAQ

What undertone does Dark Auburn have?

Dark Auburn has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dark Auburn?

Dark Auburn has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Dark Auburn in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Arresting Auburn (SW 6034), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Raphael (CC-2), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Brown Plum (1006-7A), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Folklore (DET413), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7), ~87% proximity; PPG: Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7), ~86% proximity; Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~81% 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 Dark Auburn?

The HEX code of Dark Auburn (HGSW6034) is #5A3532, RGB 90, 53, 50. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.