Auric
We've categorized Auric as a versatile Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#C48919
LRV
29.73
Auric's Color Strip
Auric is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 136 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Auric in Real Rooms
Auric has a medium LRV of 29.73 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room, bathroom, bedroom, home office, front door, mudroom, house, patio, living room and kitchen.
1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Auric does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Auric paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Auric has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Auric — coastal bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Auric suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A art deco bedroom painted in Auric
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Auric on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Sherwin-Williams Auric in a warm home office
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1 Front Door Photo
Auric on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
cottagecore front door featuring Auric by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
Using Auric on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.
Auric paint in a classy mudroom
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1 House Photo
The way Auric interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Auric color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Auric is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
minimalist patio featuring Auric by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Auric is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
A cozy living room painted in Auric
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Auric adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Auric — organic modern kitchen
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 79 vs 30, Lemon Chiffon is decisively the brighter choice.
Shell White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 30), opening up a space where Auric encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (38 vs 30) makes Flexible Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 79 vs 30, Lemon Chiffon is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Crispy Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Golden Rule reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (30 vs 26) makes Auric the marginally brighter of the two.
Gold Crest reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Glitzy Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Auric reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 9), opening up a space where Endless Sea encloses it.
At LRV 30 vs 5, Auric is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 30, Bewitching Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 50 vs 30, Eye Catching is decisively the brighter choice.
Gold Crest reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 48 vs 30, Gambol Gold is decisively the brighter choice.
Brittlebush reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 30), opening up a space where Auric encloses it.