PINKS

Antique Ruby

#791A46

RGB 121, 26, 70 · HSL 332°, 65%, 29% · CMYK 0, 79, 42, 53

Antique Ruby is #791A46 in HEX — rgb(121, 26, 70), hsl(332°, 65%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 79%, 42%, 53%).

Antique Ruby pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 65%, 29%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#791A46

RGB121, 26, 70

HSL332°, 65%, 29%

HSV332°, 79%, 47%

CMYK0, 79, 42, 53

Decimal7936582

CSS RGBrgb(121, 26, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 65%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Antique Ruby S-H-120

Exact match

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 5 · #812A51

Vista Paint

Dark Burgundy Wine K-1232

ΔE 8.1 · #8E3155

Dulux

Velvet Dream S48G9

ΔE 8.1 · #892F4E

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 9.2 · #92345B

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 10.6 · #6E1C34

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-10

ΔE 11.1 · #8E2E49

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 11.2 · #84395D

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 11.9 · #922E4A

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 13.8 · #953D55

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 16.6 · #652F53

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 18 · #783741

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 21.7 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 21.9 · #7E3738

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 22.5 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 30.4 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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 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

#791A46

#1A7A4D

Analogous

#7A1A77

#791A46

#7A1D1A

Triadic

#791A46

#477A1A

#1A477A

Split-Complementary

#791A46

#1A7A1D

#1A777A

Tetradic

#791A46

#777A1A

#1A7A4D

#1D1A7A

Monochromatic

#15040C

#3B0C22

#791A46

#B9276B

#DA5292

Rectangle

#791A46

#7A4D1A

#1A7A4D

#1A477A

Compound

#791A46

#7A1D1A

#1A7A4D

#1A777A

Variations

Lighter

#B62769

#CE568E

#DCA3BE

Darker

#641338

#460C27

#290616

Saturation

#583C49

#7A1A47

#870D46

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

10.25:1

AAA

vs Black

2.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#791A46

#504E44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#791A46

#393942

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#791A46

#76292B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Antique Ruby 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

#9A4050

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#791A46

Daylight 5500K

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

#874574

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#1C6241

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: #791A46;

CSS — background

background-color: #791A46;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-ruby: #791A46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-ruby': '#791A46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#791A46] text-[#791A46]

SCSS

$antique-ruby: #791A46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #791A46?

#791A46 is Antique Ruby, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #791A46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique Ruby?

Antique Ruby 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 Antique Ruby?

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

Where can I download Antique Ruby?

You can download Antique 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 Antique Ruby?

The hex code is #791A46. In RGB it's 121, 26, 70, and in HSL it's 332°, 65%, 29%.

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