Rubyshire Red 204-6DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A6474F, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is My Valentine from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A6474F · 204-6DB
Rubyshire Red
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rubyshire Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6474F
RGB166, 71, 79
Estimated LRV13.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Rubyshire Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rubyshire Red
#A6474F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB8C75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rubyshire Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rubyshire Red 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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Rubyshire Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rubyshire Red have?
Rubyshire Red by Dutch Boy 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 Rubyshire Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rubyshire Red are My Valentine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Umbria Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Floriography by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rubyshire 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 Rubyshire Red?
Rubyshire Red has a estimated lightness value of 13.2, 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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