Aurora Brown by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Ref. #6A4238 · 2837

Aurora Brown

7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Aurora Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#6A4238
RGB106, 66, 56
LRV7.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Buckeye Nut

Complement

Bermudan Blue

Aurora Brown Room Palettes

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

Walls

Grey Heron

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

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jamaica Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Aurora Brown.

Carriage Door

Sherwin-Williams · 7594

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Java

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Fairfax Brown

Sherwin-Williams · 2856

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Sturdy Brown

Sherwin-Williams · 6097

#69482C

Cordovan

Sherwin-Williams · 6027

#5F3D3F

Fine Wine

Sherwin-Williams · 6307

#723941

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

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Begonia

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Wild Horse

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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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