Benjamin Moore

Ruby Red

2001-10

Ruby Red is a saturated, high-chroma red with warm orange-leaning undertones, registering an LRV of 15.9. It reflects more light than many deep reds but still reads as a dominant, room-darkening hue on large surfaces. The warmth in its base means it can shift slightly toward tomato-red under incandescent lighting.

Benjamin Moore Gray Owl and White Dove work to counterbalance the intensity with neutral contrast. Darker companions like Hale Navy or Wrought Iron hold up alongside its saturation, and Chestertown Buff introduces a warm analogous bridge without clashing.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2001-10

Collection

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Ruby Red in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ruby Red under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ruby Red under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

0°

Red Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

64%

Saturated

LRV

15.9

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#CA2C2C

RGB Decimal

202, 44, 44

RGB Percent

79.2%, 17.3%, 17.3%

HSL

0.0, 64.2%, 48.2%

HSV

0.0, 78.2%, 79.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.2%, 78.2%, 20.8%

YIQ

91.2, 94.2, 33.3

XYZ

25.71, 14.54, 3.83

CIE Lab

45.00, 60.45, 39.61

CIE Luv

45.00, 119.92, 25.86

Hunter Lab

38.13, 57.43, 20.23

Decimal

13249580

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Ruby Red Red Fabulous Red Caliente

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Ruby Red Roulette Sugar Poppy Camille Pink

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Ruby Red Caicos Turquoise Poseidon's Castle Bermuda Teal

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Ruby Red Pumpkin Blush Hot Lips Exotic Lime

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