Auburn Glaze featured
BehrS180-5

Auburn Glaze

With a focus on versatile tones, Auburn Glaze (S180-5) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 7 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#b58271

LRV

27.78

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Light Reflectance Value
27.78
Medium
TemperatureWarm

Auburn Glaze in Real Rooms

Auburn Glaze has a medium LRV of 27.78 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.

2 Bedroom Photos

Auburn Glaze creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

Behr Auburn Glaze bedroom interior

Bedroom walls envelop the space in warm Auburn Glaze throughout.

@carelzaglam

Behr Auburn Glaze bedroom color

Accent wall in Auburn Glaze draws focus behind the bedroom headboard.

@carelzaglam

4 Misc Photos

These photos show Auburn Glaze in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Behr Auburn Glaze painted furniture color review

Dresser painted in Auburn Glaze adds depth and richness to the room.

@jack_and_bo

Behr S180-5 painted furniture color

Cabinet doors finished in Auburn Glaze create a sophisticated storage solution.

@jack_and_bo

Behr Auburn Glaze review

Wooden furniture piece transforms when painted in Auburn Glaze.

@the_amelia

Behr Auburn Glaze painted furniture

Side table refreshed with Auburn Glaze becomes a striking focal point.

@reclaimed_for_good

1 Living Room Photo

The beauty of Auburn Glaze in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Behr Auburn Glaze hallway paint

Hallway walls transition seamlessly in Auburn Glaze from room to room.

@newstylepainting

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S180-5 · LRV 28
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Retro Pink
S170-4 · LRV 39

Retro Pink reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

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S190-4 · LRV 35

Spiced Brandy reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

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N490-1 · LRV 64
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S180-5 · LRV 28

At LRV 64 vs 28, Absolute Zero is decisively the brighter choice.

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N480-5 · LRV 22
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Auburn Glaze
S180-5 · LRV 28

Auburn Glaze reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

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S180-5 · LRV 28
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Nypd
N480-6 · LRV 15

Auburn Glaze reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 15), opening up a space where Nypd encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#b58271
RGB181, 130, 113
HSL15° 31% 58%
CMYK0 28 38 29
CIE LabL: 59.0 a: 17.4 b: 17.0
XYZX: 30.02 Y: 26.98 Z: 19.25