REDS

Joyful Ruby

#503136

RGB 80, 49, 54 · HSL 350°, 24%, 25% · CMYK 0, 39, 32, 69

Joyful Ruby is #503136 in HEX — rgb(80, 49, 54), hsl(350°, 24%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 32%, 69%).

Joyful Ruby pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 24%, 25%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#503136

RGB80, 49, 54

HSL350°, 24%, 25%

HSV350°, 39%, 31%

CMYK0, 39, 32, 69

Decimal5255478

CSS RGBrgb(80, 49, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 24%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Manzanita 700B-7

ΔE 1.9 · #523539

Sherwin-Williams

Marooned SW6020

ΔE 2.6 · #4E3132

Dulux

Port Glow S01C9

ΔE 3.2 · #54383C

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 3.3 · #563135

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 3.8 · #563940

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 5 · #5D3B42

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 5.1 · #593843

Benjamin Moore

Caponata AF-650

ΔE 5.6 · #463234

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.5 · #583F40

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 6.7 · #604046

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 6.9 · #553F44

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 7.8 · #45322E

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 8.1 · #473633

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 9.9 · #69444F

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 10.2 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 13.2 · #53453C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#503136

#304F4A

Analogous

#4F3045

#503136

#4F3B30

Triadic

#503136

#364F30

#30364F

Split-Complementary

#503136

#304F3B

#30454F

Tetradic

#503136

#454F30

#304F4A

#3B304F

Monochromatic

#100A0B

#201315

#503136

#7E4E56

#A8717A

Rectangle

#503136

#4F4A30

#304F4A

#30364F

Compound

#503136

#4F3B30

#304F4A

#30454F

Variations

Lighter

#7E4E56

#A4757D

#C7B1B5

Darker

#40262A

#2C1A1D

#1A0F11

Saturation

#443B3D

#4F3036

#671825

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

11.45:1

AAA

vs Black

1.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#503136

#403E35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#503136

#383835

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#503136

#4F3334

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Joyful Ruby carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#7B5144

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#503136

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#695668

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#29443F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #503136;

CSS — background

background-color: #503136;

CSS Variable

--color-joyful-ruby: #503136;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'joyful-ruby': '#503136' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#503136] text-[#503136]

SCSS

$joyful-ruby: #503136;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #503136?

#503136 is Joyful Ruby, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #503136 warm or cool?

Joyful Ruby reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Joyful Ruby?

Joyful Ruby works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Joyful Ruby?

Joyful Ruby pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Joyful Ruby?

You can download Joyful Ruby on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Joyful Ruby?

The hex code is #503136. In RGB it's 80, 49, 54, and in HSL it's 350°, 24%, 25%.

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