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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Dark Auburn
HGSW6034 · #5A3532 · LRV 5
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Arresting Auburn is a 100% matchDark Auburn (HGSW6034) is a deep red from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Arresting Auburn (100% match).
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LRV
5 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
HGSW6034
HEX
#5A3532
RGB
90, 53, 50
HSL
5°, 29%, 27%
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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. 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 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.
What is the closest match to Dark Auburn in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Arresting Auburn (SW 6034), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Raphael (CC-2), 94%; Valspar: Brown Plum (1006-7A), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Folklore (DET413), 88%; Glidden: Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7), 87%; PPG: Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7), 86%; Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), 81%. 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 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.