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Sherwin-Williams Arresting Auburn

SW 6034 · #5A3532 · LRV 5

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Dark Auburn is a 100% match

Arresting Auburn (SW 6034) is a deep red from 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Dark Auburn (100% match).

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LRV

5 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6034

HEX

#5A3532

RGB

90, 53, 50

HSL

5°, 29%, 27%

Family

Reds

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Arresting Auburn FAQ

What undertone does Arresting Auburn have?

Arresting 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 Arresting Auburn?

Arresting 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 Arresting Auburn in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dark Auburn (HGSW6034), 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 Arresting Auburn?

The HEX code of Arresting Auburn (SW 6034) is #5A3532, RGB 90, 53, 50. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.