Cut Ruby 1009-4 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8C363B, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Rose from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C363B · 1009-4
Cut Ruby
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Cut Ruby in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cut Ruby in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCut Ruby
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWild Rose
Wild Rose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pomegranate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Red Delicious
PPG
Nearly identical
Wild Rose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Red Velvet
Behr
Nearly identical
Royal Red Flush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Red Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Raging Bull
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rosebud Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cut Ruby
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cut Ruby
#8C363B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B775A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cut Ruby
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cut 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Cut 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.
Cut Ruby — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cut Ruby have?
Cut Ruby by Valspar 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 Cut Ruby in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cut Ruby from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cut Ruby are Wild Rose by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pomegranate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Red Delicious by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cut 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 Cut Ruby?
Cut Ruby has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.5, 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 Cut Ruby's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.