Ruby Red by Behr paint color
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Ref. #701C52 · 120D-7

Ruby Red

5%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Ruby Red 120D-7 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #701C52, LRV 5 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Petal .07 from Colorhouse (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Ruby Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#701C52
RGB112, 28, 82
LRV4.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandBehr

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Ruby Red in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Ruby Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrRuby Red
Very similar
ColorhousePetal .07

Petal .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

Elderberry

Benjamin Moore

Visible difference

Satin Flower

Kilz

Visible difference

Noble Honor

Vista Paint

Visible difference

Fabulous Grape

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Noble Honor

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Passionate Plum

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Conspicuous Fuchsia

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Deep Plum

PPG

Visible difference

Red Lilac

RAL

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Berry Brown

Valspar

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Ruby Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Ruby Red

#701C52

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#823D47

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Ruby Red

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ruby Red

Complement

Clover Green

Ruby Red Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pinkadelic

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Go Go Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Aqua Waters

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Ruby Red.

Exotic Flowers

Behr · S-H-100

#751C5B

July Ruby

Behr · BIC-51

#661F54

Cranapple

Behr · 130D-7

#7B194B

Wine Tasting

Behr · S-H-110

#671E46

Antique Ruby

Behr · S-H-120

#791A46

Sugar Beet

Behr · M130-7

#732460

More pink colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Hot

Sherwin-Williams · 6843

#AC4362

Razzle Dazzle

Benjamin Moore · 1348

#CA5380

Bold Sangria

PPG · 54RR 09/276

#7E3E52

Raspberry Mousse

Benjamin Moore · 2076-40

#D77DB1

Rhododendron

Benjamin Moore · 2079-50

#F3ACCC

Angelina

Benjamin Moore · 1376

#CDAFC6

Ruby Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Ruby Red have?
Ruby Red by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ruby Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ruby Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ruby Red are Petal .07 by Colorhouse (a very close match), Elderberry by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Satin Flower by Kilz (a close match) — the best options for getting Ruby Red's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ruby Red?
Ruby Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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