Ruby Violet 9076 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9B7E8B, estimated LRV 24 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Muse from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #9B7E8B · 9076
Ruby Violet
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Ruby Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B7E8B
RGB155, 126, 139
Estimated LRV23.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Ruby Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ruby Violet
#9B7E8B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8785
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ruby Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ruby Violet 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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Ruby Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ruby Violet have?
Ruby Violet by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Ruby Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ruby Violet are Muse by Behr (a close digital match), Mulberry Wine by Behr (a close digital match), Panached Purple by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ruby Violet'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 Violet?
Ruby Violet has a estimated lightness value of 23.8, 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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Why Ruby Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.