Cut Ruby 1009-4 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8C363B, estimated 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.
Valspar · #8C363B · 1009-4
Cut Ruby
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cut Ruby Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C363B
RGB140, 54, 59
Estimated LRV8.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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#90343A
Close digital match
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#8C393F
Close digital match
Red Delicious
PPG
#91353D
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Wild Rose
Vista Paint
#8E3237
Close digital match
Red Velvet
Behr
#91353E
Close digital match
Royal Red Flush
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#8E3C3F
Close digital match
Red Bay
Sherwin-Williams
#8E3738
Close digital match
Raging Bull
Kilz
#883134
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#94303A
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Colors That Work With Cut Ruby
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cut Ruby from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cut Ruby are Wild Rose by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Pomegranate by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Red Delicious by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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