Pure Red 3028 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #CB3234, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #CB3234 · 3028
Pure Red
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pure Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#CB3234
RGB203, 50, 52
Estimated LRV15.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandRAL
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Colors That Work With Pure Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pure Red
#CB3234
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BD9773
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pure Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pure 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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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pure Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pure Red have?
Pure Red by RAL 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 Pure Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pure Red are Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Party Time by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Ruby Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pure 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 Pure Red?
Pure Red has a estimated lightness value of 15.2, 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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