Auburn
We've categorized Auburn as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#754D41
LRV
9.47
Auburn's Color Strip
Auburn is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cayenne and Chestnut. The strip spans from Cayenne at the lightest end to Terracotta at the deepest. Strip Artisan32 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Auburn in Real Rooms
Auburn has a low LRV of 9.47 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Auburn and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Auburn in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Auburn reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Auburn in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Auburn fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Auburn in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Auburn adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Auburn is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Auburn on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Auburn in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Auburn provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Auburn keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Auburn anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Auburn brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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