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Ruby Grey

#73525C

RGB 115, 82, 92 · HSL 342°, 17%, 39% · CMYK 0, 29, 20, 55

Ruby Grey is #73525C in HEX — rgb(115, 82, 92), hsl(342°, 17%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 20%, 55%).

Ruby Grey pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 17%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#73525C

RGB115, 82, 92

HSL342°, 17%, 39%

HSV342°, 29%, 45%

CMYK0, 29, 20, 55

Decimal7557724

CSS RGBrgb(115, 82, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 17%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Stravinsky Pink S48E7

ΔE 2.3 · #76505A

Valspar

Stoic 1010-6

ΔE 2.4 · #724E56

Behr

Spiced Plum PPU1-20

ΔE 2.9 · #6C4C58

Benjamin Moore

Kalamata AF-630

ΔE 3.3 · #705160

Sherwin-Williams

River Rouge SW6026

ΔE 4.5 · #76595D

Vista Paint

Madder C-1321

ΔE 5.5 · #764F52

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 5.6 · #6B4D5F

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 5.8 · #69444F

Hallman-Lindsay

Madder historic-madder

ΔE 6 · #754C50

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 6.1 · #6F595D

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 6.9 · #835C5F

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8.5 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 9.6 · #856A73

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 11 · #583F40

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 13.1 · #6D3F5B

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.5 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#73525C

#53746A

Analogous

#74536E

#73525C

#745953

Triadic

#73525C

#5D7453

#535D74

Split-Complementary

#73525C

#537459

#536E74

Tetradic

#73525C

#6E7453

#53746A

#595374

Monochromatic

#1B1315

#483339

#73525C

#9E7682

#BDA3AB

Rectangle

#73525C

#746A53

#53746A

#535D74

Compound

#73525C

#745953

#53746A

#536E74

Variations

Lighter

#986D7A

#AF949C

#CFC2C6

Darker

#5E414A

#412C33

#261A1D

Saturation

#695E61

#74535D

#9E294C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.80:1

vs Black

3.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#73525C

#61605C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73525C

#59595B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73525C

#725455

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ruby Grey strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#966A60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73525C

Daylight 5500K

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

#836F84

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3F6A5D

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: #73525C;

CSS — background

background-color: #73525C;

CSS Variable

--color-ruby-grey: #73525C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruby-grey': '#73525C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73525C] text-[#73525C]

SCSS

$ruby-grey: #73525C;

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#6B5A64 · ΔE 7.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73525C?

#73525C is Ruby Grey, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #73525C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruby Grey?

Ruby Grey works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Ruby Grey?

Ruby Grey pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ruby Grey?

You can download Ruby Grey 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 Ruby Grey?

The hex code is #73525C. In RGB it's 115, 82, 92, and in HSL it's 342°, 17%, 39%.

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