Audrey's Blush by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Audrey's Blush

26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Audrey's Blush Technical Profile

What color is Audrey's Blush? It's a deep warm red with the hex code #AE8087. Colors similar to Audrey's Blush include Vista Paint Merry Meredith, Valspar New Bud, Vista Paint Darius Dawn. Audrey's Blush has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 26 gives Audrey's Blush depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.

HEX Code#AE8087
RGB174, 128, 135
LRV26.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors Similar to Audrey's Blush

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

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

Pulga Puce

MPC

Very similar

Rosewood

Benjamin Moore

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Audrey's Blush

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Rare Find

Complement

Stone Fence

Audrey's Blush Room Palettes

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

Walls

Winter Walk

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wild Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Stay in Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Aquarium

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Audrey's Blush.

Rosaline Pearl

Sherwin-Williams · 9077

#A38887

Hushed Auburn

Sherwin-Williams · 9080

#A8857A

Red Clover

Sherwin-Williams · 6564

#B87E93

Redend Point

Sherwin-Williams · 9081

#AE8E7E

Cocoa Berry

Sherwin-Williams · 9078

#A08882

Velvety Chestnut

Sherwin-Williams · 9079

#A2877D

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Antique Red

Behr · S-H-190

#8D232D

Wild Horse

Behr · S-G-770

#4F3631

Party Pink

Vista Paint · K-708

#F1B7C3

Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

#F7C2C7

Piglet

Dunn-Edwards · DE5086

#FFC0C6

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 belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Audrey's Blush from other brands?
The closest matches are Merry Meredith by Vista Paint (#AD7F89), New Bud by Valspar (#B1828D), Darius Dawn by Vista Paint (#A77F87). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Audrey's Blush?
Audrey's Blush has an LRV of 26.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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