REDS

Ruby Ring

#971233

RGB 151, 18, 51 · HSL 345°, 79%, 33% · CMYK 0, 88, 66, 41

Ruby Ring is #971233 in HEX — rgb(151, 18, 51), hsl(345°, 79%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 88%, 66%, 41%).

Ruby Ring pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 79%, 33%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#971233

RGB151, 18, 51

HSL345°, 79%, 33%

HSV345°, 88%, 59%

CMYK0, 88, 66, 41

Decimal9900595

CSS RGBrgb(151, 18, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 79%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ruby Ring S-G-150

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 4.4 · #A4233C

Benjamin Moore

Cherry CSP-1200

ΔE 4.5 · #A0243E

Vista Paint

Francesca K-712

ΔE 4.5 · #9F253D

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 7 · #A42E41

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 8.5 · #942A35

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 9 · #9F2D47

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9.9 · #922B3E

Dulux

Jules S03H9

ΔE 10.7 · #A73944

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 11 · #AE373F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 12 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 12.2 · #AC3A3E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 12.2 · #A53C49

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 12.7 · #A43B3E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 14.4 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 17.9 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#971233

#129775

Analogous

#971275

#971233

#973312

Triadic

#971233

#339712

#123397

Split-Complementary

#971233

#129733

#127597

Tetradic

#971233

#759712

#129775

#331297

Monochromatic

#170308

#520A1C

#971233

#DB1A4A

#EB567B

Rectangle

#971233

#977512

#129775

#123397

Compound

#971233

#973312

#129775

#127597

Variations

Lighter

#D41948

#DD5476

#E4A2B3

Darker

#7B0B27

#57061A

#33020F

Saturation

#68404A

#971233

#9F092E

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

8.57:1

AAA

vs Black

2.45:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#971233

#665E2E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#971233

#444430

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#971233

#94232D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ruby Ring 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

#B13A41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#971233

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E3F66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#177860

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: #971233;

CSS — background

background-color: #971233;

CSS Variable

--color-ruby-ring: #971233;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruby-ring': '#971233' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#971233] text-[#971233]

SCSS

$ruby-ring: #971233;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #971233?

#971233 is Ruby Ring, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #971233 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruby Ring?

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

What colors pair well with Ruby Ring?

Ruby Ring 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 Ruby Ring?

You can download Ruby Ring 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 Ring?

The hex code is #971233. In RGB it's 151, 18, 51, and in HSL it's 345°, 79%, 33%.

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