Dark Ruby DE6028 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #734A45, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dressed To Impress from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #734A45 · DE6028
Dark Ruby
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dark Ruby Technical Profile
HEX Code#734A45
RGB115, 74, 69
Estimated LRV9.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dressed To Impress
Behr
#724641
Close digital match
Double Chocolate
Valspar
#6F4B46
Close digital match
Warm Mahogany
PPG
#6D4741
Close digital match
Hodley Red
Benjamin Moore
#784E4B
Close digital match
Alden Till
Hirshfield's
#7A4B49
Similar digital color
Carriage Door
Sherwin-Williams
#6E423E
Similar digital color
Alden Till
Vista Paint
#7D4F4B
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County Road
Dutch Boy
#74504E
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Rich Leather
Kilz
#784340
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Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
#805348
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Chestnut Brown
RAL
#633A34
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Colors That Work With Dark Ruby
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Ruby
#734A45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D7B5E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Ruby
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Ruby Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Dark Ruby — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Ruby have?
Dark Ruby by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark Ruby from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Ruby are Dressed To Impress by Behr (a close digital match), Double Chocolate by Valspar (a close digital match), Warm Mahogany by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark Ruby'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 Dark Ruby?
Dark Ruby has a estimated lightness value of 9.0, 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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Why Dark Ruby's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.