Appalachian Spring vs Hushed Auburn
Appalachian Spring (Benjamin Moore) and Hushed Auburn (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Appalachian Spring belongs to the beige-pink family and Hushed Auburn to the pink family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 25 vs 26 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Appalachian Spring leans red, Hushed Auburn reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Appalachian Spring vs Hushed Auburn Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Appalachian Spring on one side and Hushed Auburn on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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