Audrey'S Auburn
50YR 16/127 · #E16836 · LRV 16 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Burnt Cinnamon9
- 2Audrey'S Auburn16
- 3Caramelized35
- 4Venetian Plaster42
What Color Is Audrey'S Auburn, Really?
Audrey'S Auburn reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Glidden 50YR 16/127 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Audrey'S Auburn
Audrey'S Auburn works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes Audrey'S Auburn
With an LRV of 16, Audrey'S Auburn 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.
Most complaints about Audrey'S Auburn are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 16/127 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Knockout OrangeSW 6885 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.7 | 28 | Color page → |
| Behr | Emergency ZoneP190-6 · Behr | 2.3 | 27 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Jupiter Glow021 · Benjamin Moore | 3.9 | 27 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Field PoppyPPG1195-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 26 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Bird of Paradise109-6DB · Dutch Boy | 3.4 | 28 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Exuberant OrangeDEA112 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.8 | 26 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Audrey'S Auburn within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E16836 in HSL space. Pair Audrey'S Auburn with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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