15 Auburn Hair Color Ideas to Warm Up Your Look

These shades are so perfect for you.

By Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping

Red hair may be bold, but auburn is its rich, highly flattering cousin. Whether you prefer a shade that leans brown or embraces orange, auburn is an easy way to add warmth and depth to your hair.




Classic Auburn

Debra Messing's rich, dark hue is the color that comes to mind when most people think of auburn because it falls exactly in the middle of red and dark brown.


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Rust

Nearly a true natural red, it's the depth and intensity of Julianne Moore's warm shade that makes it an enviable auburn.

Light Auburn

Heather Graham's lighter take on auburn is an amazing option for those who want to try auburn without necessarily going much darker than their usual blonde or light brown shade.

Brick Red

Darby Stanchfield's shade is proof that a color doesn't have to be on the lighter end of the spectrum to be head-turningly vivid.

Copper Ends

Just a touch of coppery red takes Anika Noni Rose's edgy short hairstyle to a fun new level.


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Subtle Highlights

Ellie Kemper's highlights are just the teensiest bit lighter than her auburn base color, giving her look dimension without any obvious contrast.

Faded Auburn

Auburn doesn't have to be intense to be beautiful. Kate Mara's muted shade looks absolutely stunning, especially with her fair skin.

Merlot

Lydia Hearst's super-rich dark auburn looks especially glossy when blown out nearly straight.

Ruby

Carrie Preston's cool version of auburn looks best when it's especially bright. To maintain this shade's brilliance, try a color-depositing conditioner like Davines Alchemic Conditioner in Red.


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Mahogany

Marilu Henner's deep shade is rich and glossy, and reminiscent of a cherrywood finish.

Amber

Jenny Lewis's auburn is the perfect balance of red, brown and even a little honey blonde, creating a shade that looks completely natural.

Russet

Susan Sarandon's almost-brown dark auburn has become a long-standing part of her sexy signature look.

Cherry Cola

Megan Mullally's dark, cool-toned red has all the intrigue of dark brown hair but with a fun, vibrant twist.


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Burnt Orange

A deep orange-red auburn and super-fair skin is one of the most eye-catching combinations, as proven by Sophie Turner.

Glossy Highlights

Sara Rue's rich dark brown gets a playful upgrade from big, bold auburn balayage.

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