Dark Ruby DE6028 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #734A45, 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.
Ref. #734A45 · DE6028
Dark Ruby
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dark Ruby Technical Profile
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Dark Ruby in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Ruby in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDark Ruby
Nearly identical
BehrDressed To Impress
Dressed To Impress
Behr
Nearly identical
Double Chocolate
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warm Mahogany
PPG
Nearly identical
Hodley Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alden Till
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Carriage Door
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Alden Till
Vista Paint
Very similar
County Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Ruby
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Dark Ruby.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Ruby in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Ruby from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Ruby are Dressed To Impress by Behr (a near-identical match), Double Chocolate by Valspar (a near-identical match), Warm Mahogany by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Ruby's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.