20 Auburn Hair Color Ideas to Warm Up Your Look

If going red sounds too daring for you, take inspiration from Kerry Washington's sleek and simple look. Add chunky highlights to your hair for extra richness — then book your next hair appointment to go all in.

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.

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.

Gayle King's stand-out strands of auburn are a great way to make a bold change in your hair without overhauling your entire look.

This deliciously darker shade of auburn lets Geena Davis keep her eyebrows their natural brunette shade without creating a clashing contrast.

Rachel Brosnohan's gorgeous shade looks straight-up brown in some lights, but a beautiful rusty red in others.

Julia Roberts's auburn is the perfect balance of red, brown, and honey blonde, creating a shade that looks completely natural.

Want to update your dark brown hair without going lighter? Rachel Bloom proves auburn is an easy way to update your shade while keeping things deep.

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

Rihanna's cool version of auburn looks best when it's especially bright. To maintain this shade's brilliance, try a color-depositing treatment.

What you'll need: color-depositing treatment ($16, amazon.com)

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.

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

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

Drew Barrymore's super-rich dark auburn looks especially glossy when curled.

What you'll need: curling wand ($22, amazon.com)

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

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

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

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

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

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