Ruby Red Colors

Ruby Red feels at home in jewel tone rooms, lacquered cabinets, velvet textiles, and dramatic powder baths. It is a deep red with a pink or wine cast, darker than cherry and cleaner than maroon.

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#7C0A02

Barn Red

#800020

Burgundy

#C41E3A

Cardinal Red

#960018

Carmine

#8B0000

Dark Red

#CD110E

Energetic Lagoon

#B22222

Firebrick

#9B111E

Garnet Red

#751A21

Heated Agate

#C40233

Lipstick Red

#800000

Maroon

#7D172D

Molten Linen

#C0161F

Neon Isle

#701C1C

Prune

#871A12

Rustic Fog

#85141F

Solar Mist

#C0241B

Spark Fog

#990F3B

Sunlit Crest

#9A2923

Sunlit Sand

#C80815

Venetian Red

Using ruby red in your home

Ruby red needs supporting contrast. Use it with warm white trim, black, brass, walnut, or soft blush so the color looks intentional. North light can pull out its berry side. In strong sun, Carmine and Solar Cedar references feel warmer. Use it on a single built in, vanity, or all four walls in a small room with good lighting. Be careful beside red oak, where ruby can fight the floor instead of framing it.

Frequently asked questions

Is ruby red warm or cool?

Ruby red is usually slightly cool for a red. The pink and wine undertones separate it from tomato red.

Which ruby red paints are closest?

Sample Benjamin Moore Cherry Burst (LRV 10.79), Valspar Cut Ruby (LRV 6.179), and Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy (LRV 7.23).

Ruby red vs cherry red, which is deeper?

Ruby red is deeper and more jewel toned. Cherry red is brighter and clearer.