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Ref. #CB2D2D · 2001-10

Ruby Red

15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Ruby Red 2001-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CB2D2D, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Party Time from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Ruby Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#CB2D2D
RGB203, 45, 45
LRV14.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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 →

Benjamin MooreRuby Red
Nearly identical
Vista PaintParty Time

Party Time

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pure Red

RAL

Nearly identical

Party Time

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

100 Mph

Behr

Very similar

Stop

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Red Geranium

PPG

Very similar

Heart Throb

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Create .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Lantern Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Atomic Red

Kilz

Very similar

Steelhead Redd

Valspar

Very similar

Romesco

Farrow & Ball

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

#CB2D2D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BE966D

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

Brilliant Sea

Ruby Red Room Palettes

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

Walls

Frosted Toffee

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Chocolate Truffle

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Passion Plum

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fog Mist

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Nile Green

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Ruby Red.

Red

Benjamin Moore · 2000-10

#CA2F2F

Vermilion

Benjamin Moore · 2002-10

#D0322C

Redstone

Benjamin Moore · 2009-10

#D43C2C

Neon Red

Benjamin Moore · 2087-10

#B92E34

Tomato Tango

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1145

#C0402E

Million Dollar Red

Benjamin Moore · 2003-10

#B6342D

More red colors from other brands

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

Deep Rose

Valspar · 2001-3A

#AC595A

Bullfighters Red

Behr · PPH-64

#CD4646

Mexicali Rose

PPG · 18-06

#C49B9E

Briquette

PPG · 1188-6

#E15F65

Winthrop Peach

Behr · 230C-1

#FDE4DF

Antique Red

Behr · S-H-190

#8D232D

Ruby Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Ruby Red have?
Ruby Red by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Party Time by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Painter's Red by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Red Red by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 14.8, 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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