Audrey's Blush 9001 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AE8087, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Merry Meredith from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE8087 · 9001
Audrey's Blush
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Audrey's Blush Technical Profile
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Audrey's Blush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Audrey's Blush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAudrey's Blush
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMerry Meredith
Merry Meredith
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
New Bud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rare Find
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Autumn Aspen
Kilz
Very similar
Mauve Madness
PPG
Very similar
Brick Dust
Behr
Very similar
Rennie'S Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rosewood
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mystical Mauve
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Audrey's Blush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Audrey's Blush
#AE8087
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Audrey's Blush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Audrey's Blush 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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Audrey's Blush.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Audrey's Blush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Audrey's Blush have?
Audrey's Blush by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Audrey's Blush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Audrey's Blush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Audrey's Blush are Merry Meredith by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), New Bud by Valspar (a near-identical match), Darius Dawn by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Audrey's Blush'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 Blush?
Audrey's Blush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Audrey's Blush's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.