Aurora Brown 2837 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6A4238, LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A4238 · 2837
Aurora Brown
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Aurora Brown Technical Profile
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Aurora Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aurora Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAurora Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNatural Brown
Natural Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunken Ship
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Toasted Pecan
Behr
Nearly identical
Warm Mahogany
PPG
Very similar
Otis Madeira
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Very similar
Earthly Pleasure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Double Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aurora Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aurora Brown
#6A4238
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#807355
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aurora Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aurora Brown 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 Aurora Brown.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aurora Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aurora Brown have?
Aurora Brown 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 Aurora Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aurora Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aurora Brown are Natural Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), English Manor by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sunken Ship by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aurora Brown'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 Aurora Brown?
Aurora Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aurora Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.