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Auric

30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Auric 6692 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C48919, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ambered Maize from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Auric Technical Profile

HEX Code#C48919
RGB196, 137, 25
LRV29.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Auric in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Auric in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsAuric
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAmbered Maize

Ambered Maize

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Light Copper

Behr

Very similar

Yellow Warning

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Mecca Gold

PPG

Very similar

October Leaf

Kilz

Very similar

Yellow Warning

Vista Paint

Very similar

Alameda Ochre

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Yellow Oxide

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Bonfire Glow

Valspar

Very similar

Wood .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Daffodil Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Auric

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Auric

#C48919

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AEBF51

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Auric

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ambered Maize

Complement

Running Water

Auric Room Palettes

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

Walls

Windfresh White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Verdant

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Kingston

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kilkenny

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Lunar Lite

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Loch Blue

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Auric.

Crispy Gold

Sherwin-Williams · 6699

#C49832

High Strung

Sherwin-Williams · 6705

#AC9825

Curry

Sherwin-Williams · 6671

#D88F32

Glitzy Gold

Sherwin-Williams · 6691

#D6A02B

More orange colors from other brands

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

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

#FFD8AB

Cool December

Dunn-Edwards · DEW383

#FDFBF8

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Polo Tan

Behr · N260-3

#C8B597

Rusty Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5248

#EDB384

Savory Cream

Benjamin Moore · 2105-70

#EDE2DB

Auric — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Auric have?
Auric by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Auric in your own space before committing.
What colors match Auric from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Auric are Ambered Maize by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Light Copper by Behr (a very close match), Yellow Warning by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Auric'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 Auric?
Auric has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.7, 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 Auric's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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