Hushed Auburn 9080 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A8857A, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rocky Mountain from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8857A · 9080
Hushed Auburn
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hushed Auburn Technical Profile
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Hushed Auburn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hushed Auburn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHushed Auburn
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sRocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hickory Branch
Behr
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mudslide
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bedford Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Mystic Mauve
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hickory Branch
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay Dusk
Valspar
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hushed Auburn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hushed Auburn
#A8857A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hushed Auburn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hushed Auburn 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 Hushed Auburn.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hushed Auburn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hushed Auburn have?
Hushed Auburn 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 Hushed Auburn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hushed Auburn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hushed Auburn are Rocky Mountain by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Hickory Branch by Behr (a near-identical match), Rocky Mountain by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hushed Auburn'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 Hushed Auburn?
Hushed Auburn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hushed Auburn's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.