Sherwin Williams Hushed Auburn SW 9080

What are Sherwin Williams Hushed Auburn undertones?

The undertone of Hushed Auburn can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Hushed Auburn SW 9080 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 14° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9080 Hushed Auburn HSL code: 14, 21%, 57%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Hushed Auburn

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Hushed Auburn:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 9080
Hushed Auburn

• SW 6031
  Glamour

  

• SW 6030
  Artistic Taupe

  

• SW 6024
  Dressy Rose

  

• SW 6036
  Angora

  

• SW 6045
  Emerging Taupe

  

Darker shades

SW 9080
Hushed Auburn

• SW 6053
  Reddened Earth

  

• SW 6047
  Hot Cocoa

  

• SW 6060
  Moroccan Spice

  

• SW 0001
  Mulberry Silk

  

• SW 9079
  Velvety Chestnut

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Hushed Auburn with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 194, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

SW 9080
Hushed Auburn

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

LRV of Hushed Auburn

Hushed Auburn has an LRV of 26.38% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a8857a
RGB Decimal	168, 133, 122
RGB Percent	65.88%, 52.16%, 47.84%
HSV	Hue: 14° Saturation: 27.38% Value: 65.88%
HSL	hsl(14, 21, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.83 Yellow: 27.38 Key: 34.12
YIQ	Y: 142.211 I: 24.391 Q: 3.981
XYZ	X: 28.049 Y: 26.506 Z: 22.046
CIE Lab	L:58.515 a:11.703 b:11.033
CIE Luv	L:58.515 u:23.05 v:12.742
Decimal	11044218
Hunter Lab	51.484, 7.151, 10.651