Sherwin-Williams • 9080

Hushed Auburn

Name: Sherwin-Williams Hushed Auburn 9080
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Hushed Auburn as a versatile Red because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can perfect for adding character to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 20 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#A8857A

LRV

26.38

Light Reflectance Value

26.38

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Hushed Auburn's Color Strip

Hushed Auburn is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sandbank and Reddened Earth. The strip spans from Abalone Shell at the lightest end to Fiery Brown at the deepest. Browsing strip 194 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Abalone Shell C2Sashay Sand C3Sandbank C4Hushed Auburn

C5Reddened Earth C6Canyon Clay C7Fiery Brown

Hushed Auburn in Real Rooms

Hushed Auburn has a medium LRV of 26.38 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, dining room, misc and mudroom.

3 Bathroom Photos

Using Hushed Auburn on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Hushed Auburn Bathroom

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Bathroom

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Sherwin Williams Hushed Auburn Bathroom

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3 Bedroom Photos

There's a rhythmic quality to Hushed Auburn in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

Hushed Auburn Bedroom

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1 Front Door Photo

A front door painted Hushed Auburn makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.

Hushed Auburn Front Door

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1 Home Office Photo

The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Hushed Auburn is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.

Hushed Auburn Home Office

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1 House Photo

Hushed Auburn on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Hushed Auburn House

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1 Kitchen Photo

In a modern kitchen, Hushed Auburn provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

Hushed Auburn Kitchen

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2 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Hushed Auburn creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Hushed Auburn Living Room

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Sherwin Williams Hushed Auburn living room paint

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4 Dining Room Photos

For an "all-day" dining room, Hushed Auburn is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.

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Sherwin Williams Hushed Auburn dining room paint

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Sherwin Williams Hushed Auburn Dining Room

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Hushed Auburn Dining Room

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3 Misc Photos

These examples of Hushed Auburn in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

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1 Mudroom Photo

For smaller entries, Hushed Auburn provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.

Hushed Auburn Laundry Room

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