REDS

Dark Ruby

#734A45

RGB 115, 74, 69 · HSL 7°, 25%, 36% · CMYK 0, 36, 40, 55

Dark Ruby is #734A45 in HEX — rgb(115, 74, 69), hsl(7°, 25%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 40%, 55%).

Dark Ruby pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 25%, 36%. 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#734A45

RGB115, 74, 69

HSL7°, 25%, 36%

HSV7°, 40%, 45%

CMYK0, 36, 40, 55

Decimal7555653

CSS RGBrgb(115, 74, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 25%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Ruby DE6028

Exact match

PPG

Warm Mahogany 1060-7

ΔE 2.1 · #6D4741

Behr

Dressed To Impress MQ1-19

ΔE 2.1 · #724641

Benjamin Moore

Hodley HC-65

ΔE 2.2 · #784E4B

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 2.4 · #6F4B46

Hallman-Lindsay

Alden Till historic-alden-till

ΔE 3.2 · #7A4B49

Vista Paint

Alden Till C-1323

ΔE 3.4 · #7D4F4B

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 3.4 · #6E423E

Dulux

Moroccan Leather S03D8

ΔE 3.8 · #6D4444

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 3.9 · #6A443B

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 6 · #784340

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 6.5 · #6D4247

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6.8 · #7B584C

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 6.8 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11.6 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.2 · #6F595D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#734A45

#456D73

Analogous

#734556

#734A45

#736145

Triadic

#734A45

#45734A

#4A4573

Split-Complementary

#734A45

#457361

#455673

Tetradic

#734A45

#567345

#456D73

#614573

Monochromatic

#130C0B

#432B28

#734A45

#A16A63

#BE9893

Rectangle

#734A45

#6D7345

#456D73

#4A4573

Compound

#734A45

#736145

#456D73

#455673

Variations

Lighter

#9C655D

#B28D88

#D0BEBC

Darker

#5D3B36

#402825

#261715

Saturation

#635755

#734A45

#953022

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

7.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#734A45

#5F5A44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#734A45

#535346

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#734A45

#724A4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dark 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

#96644F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#734A45

Daylight 5500K

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

#836973

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#3B5D62

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: #734A45;

CSS — background

background-color: #734A45;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-ruby: #734A45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-ruby': '#734A45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#734A45] text-[#734A45]

SCSS

$dark-ruby: #734A45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #734A45?

#734A45 is Dark Ruby, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #734A45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Ruby?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Ruby?

Dark 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 Dark Ruby?

You can download Dark 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 Dark Ruby?

The hex code is #734A45. In RGB it's 115, 74, 69, and in HSL it's 7°, 25%, 36%.

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