Arresting Auburn 6034 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5A3532, estimated LRV 5 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Saw Mill from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #5A3532 · 6034
Arresting Auburn
5%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Arresting Auburn Technical Profile
HEX Code#5A3532
RGB90, 53, 50
Estimated LRV5.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Arresting Auburn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arresting Auburn
#5A3532
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#73624C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Arresting Auburn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arresting 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
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Arresting Auburn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arresting Auburn have?
Arresting Auburn by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Arresting Auburn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arresting Auburn are Saw Mill by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Chocolate Sprinkle by Behr (a close digital match), Classic Brown by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Arresting 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 Arresting Auburn?
Arresting Auburn has a estimated lightness value of 5.0, 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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