Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Audubon Russet |
| SKU | HC-51 |
| Hex | #AE6B55 |
| RGB | 174, 107, 85 |
| HSL | 15°, 35%, 51% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet
With an LRV of 21, Audubon Russet is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Audubon Russet works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Audubon Russet within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AE6B55 in HSL space. Pair Audubon Russet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Audubon Russet from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore HC-51 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Audubon Russet
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Audubon Russet is Cavern Clay (SW 7701). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cavern Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Cavern Clay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Audubon Russet
At Behr, the closest color to Audubon Russet is Orange Flambe (MQ1-28) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Flambe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Audubon Russet
At Valspar, the closest color to Audubon Russet is Pajarito Red (2001-7B) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19.3 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pajarito Red swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Audubon Russet
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Audubon Russet is Copper Beech (PPG1067-5) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Beech swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Audubon Russet
At Glidden, the closest color to Audubon Russet is Amaretto (PPG1066-6) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amaretto swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Audubon Russet
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Audubon Russet. The nearest is Aged Clay (305-5DB) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Clay swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Audubon Russet
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Audubon Russet is Cavern Clay (HGSW 7701). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cavern Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Cavern Clay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Audubon Russet
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Audubon Russet. The nearest is Autumn Umber (DE5216) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Autumn Umber swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Audubon Russet
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Audubon Russet is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Audubon Russet
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Loggia (NO. 232), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Audubon Russet without repainting risk. See the full Loggia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Audubon Russet
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Spiced Carrot (0052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Audubon Russet without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Carrot swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Audubon Russet
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Audubon Russet is Caramel Candy (0051) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Candy swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Audubon Russet
Rodda's nearest match is Terracotta (CA224), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Audubon Russet without repainting risk. See the full Terracotta swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Audubon Russet
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Audubon Russet. The nearest is Tortoise (C2-616) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tortoise swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Audubon Russet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Audubon Russet is Caramel Candy (0051) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Candy swatch →