Audrey'S Auburn 50YR 16/127 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #856A61, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sequoia from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #856A61 · 50YR 16/127
Audrey'S Auburn
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Audrey'S Auburn Technical Profile
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Audrey'S Auburn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Audrey'S Auburn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAudrey'S Auburn
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSequoia
Sequoia
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Triple Chocolate Mousse
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brown Bark
Valspar
Very similar
Corral Brown
Behr
Very similar
Quartersawn Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Archwood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Chipotle
Kilz
Very similar
Mocha Café
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ranch House
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Audrey'S Auburn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Audrey'S Auburn
#856A61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A39876
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Audrey'S Auburn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Audrey'S Auburn Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Audrey'S Auburn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Audrey'S Auburn have?
Audrey'S Auburn by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Audrey'S Auburn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Audrey'S Auburn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Audrey'S Auburn are Sequoia by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Triple Chocolate Mousse by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Brown Bark by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Audrey'S Auburn'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 Audrey'S Auburn?
Audrey'S Auburn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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