Arresting Auburn vs Terra Brun paint color comparison

Arresting Auburn vs Terra Brun

Arresting Auburn and Terra Brun come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Arresting Auburn reads as pink, while Terra Brun reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 5 vs 5 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 4.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Arresting Auburn
Sherwin-Williams · 6034
LRV5.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6034
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Terra Brun
Sherwin-Williams · 6048
LRV5.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6048
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Arresting Auburn vs Terra Brun Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arresting Auburn on one side and Terra Brun on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.