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Auburn Wave

43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Auburn Wave 0049 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #D8A394, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Auburn Wave from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Auburn Wave Technical Profile

HEX Code#D8A394
RGB216, 163, 148
LRV42.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandHirshfield's

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Auburn Wave in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Auburn Wave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sAuburn Wave
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAuburn Wave

Auburn Wave

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Apricotta

Behr

Nearly identical

Salmon Mousse

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

A Li'L Cheeky

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Cedarville

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Londonderry Coral

PPG

Very similar

Princess Peach

Valspar

Very similar

Orange Ginger

Kilz

Very similar

Rose Tan

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Naperon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Auburn Wave

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Auburn Wave

#D8A394

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B6A67C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Auburn Wave

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Salmon Mousse

Complement

Waving Waters

Auburn Wave Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Mount Olive

Pop

Sweet Baby Rose

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Flowering Chestnut

Pop

Gentle Caress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Grassy Meadow

Pop

Epimethius

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Auburn Wave — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Auburn Wave have?
Auburn Wave by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Auburn Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Auburn Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Auburn Wave are Auburn Wave by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Apricotta by Behr (a near-identical match), Salmon Mousse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Auburn Wave's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Auburn Wave?
Auburn Wave has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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