Hushed Auburn 9080 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A8857A, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #A8857A · 9080
Hushed Auburn
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hushed Auburn Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8857A
RGB168, 133, 122
Estimated LRV26.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Hushed Auburn
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hushed Auburn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hushed Auburn are Rocky Mountain by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Hickory Branch by Behr (a close digital match), Rocky Mountain by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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