Arresting Auburn 6034 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5A3532, 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.
Ref. #5A3532 · 6034
Arresting Auburn
5%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Arresting Auburn Technical Profile
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Arresting Auburn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Arresting Auburn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsArresting Auburn
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySaw Mill
Saw Mill
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chocolate Sprinkle
Behr
Nearly identical
Raphael
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Very similar
Otis Madeira
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Boysenberry Pie
Kilz
Very similar
Red Raisin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spanish Tile
Valspar
Very similar
Old Mahogany
PPG
Very similar
Folklore
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Arresting Auburn
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Arresting Auburn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Arresting Auburn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arresting Auburn are Saw Mill by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Chocolate Sprinkle by Behr (a near-identical match), Classic Brown by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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