Dark Auburn
SW 6034 · Sherwin-Williams
RedView Dark Auburn SW 6034 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#5A3532
LRV
5
Family
Red
SW 6034
Color profile
Light value
5 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Red Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 5, Dark Auburn is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Dark Auburn carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Dark Auburn under Red.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 5 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Dark AuburnThis colorDark AuburnSherwin-Williams · SW 6034
CoordinatingAesthetic WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7035CoordinatingAccessible BeigeSherwin-Williams · SW 7036CoordinatingCultured PearlSherwin-Williams · SW 6028Similar colors
Tap any color to compareDark Auburn vs Sommelier
5LRV5
#5A3532Hex#5D3736
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Dark Auburn vs Fiery Brown
5LRV5
#5A3532Hex#5D3831
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Dark Auburn vs Cordovan
5LRV6
#5A3532Hex#5F3D3F
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Dark Auburn vs Marooned
5LRV4
#5A3532Hex#4E3132
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Dark Auburn vs Rookwood Red
5LRV5
#5A3532Hex#622F2D
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Dark Auburn vs Terra Brun
5LRV5
#5A3532Hex#5A382D
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Dark Auburn vs Rookwood Dark Red
5LRV3
#5A3532Hex#4B2929
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Dark Auburn vs Rojo Marrón
5LRV4
#5A3532Hex#4B3029
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Dark Auburn vs Carnelian
5LRV6
#5A3532Hex#573E3E
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Dark Auburn vs Carriage Door
5LRV8
#5A3532Hex#6E423E
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDark Auburn vs Raphael
5LRV7
#5A3532Hex#583835
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Raphael is very close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Dark Auburn.
Dark Auburn vs Brown Plum
5LRV6
#5A3532Hex#663D3A
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Brown Plum is close match · 1 points lighter compared with Dark Auburn.
Dark Auburn vs One Dozen
5LRV5
#5A3532Hex#5E342B
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
One Dozen is close match · warmer compared with Dark Auburn.
Dark Auburn vs Chipotle Paste
5LRV7
#5A3532Hex#683E3B
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Chipotle Paste is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Dark Auburn.
Dark Auburn vs Nicolson Red
5LRV9
#5A3532Hex#64413D
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Nicolson Red is close match · 4 points lighter · leans greener compared with Dark Auburn.
Dark Auburn vs Burgundy Wine
5LRV6
#5A3532Hex#6C403E
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Burgundy Wine is close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Dark Auburn.
Dark Auburn vs Tawny Port
5LRV7
#5A3532Hex#66443F
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Tawny Port is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Dark Auburn.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Dark Auburn?
Dark Auburn (SW 6034) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 5, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Dark Auburn a warm or cool color?
Dark Auburn has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Dark Auburn be used outside?
Yes, Dark Auburn is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Dark Auburn from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Dark Auburn is Raphael (CC-2) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6034
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