REDS

Ruby Crystal

#975B60

RGB 151, 91, 96 · HSL 355°, 25%, 47% · CMYK 0, 40, 36, 41

Ruby Crystal is #975B60 in HEX — rgb(151, 91, 96), hsl(355°, 25%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 36%, 41%).

Ruby Crystal pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 25%, 47%. 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#975B60

RGB151, 91, 96

HSL355°, 25%, 47%

HSV355°, 40%, 59%

CMYK0, 40, 36, 41

Decimal9919328

CSS RGBrgb(151, 91, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 25%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rambling Rose SW6305

ΔE 0.8 · #995D62

Dulux

Baca Berry S02F7

ΔE 1.8 · #94575B

PPG

Pomegranate Punch 13-01

ΔE 2.1 · #91575D

Valspar

Muted Red 1008-5A

ΔE 2.5 · #925559

Behr

Carpe Diem MQ1-16

ΔE 3.1 · #905859

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 1281

ΔE 3.5 · #915556

Hallman-Lindsay

Abra Cadabra 80

ΔE 3.6 · #966165

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 3.9 · #A36167

Vista Paint

Abra Cadabra C-79

ΔE 4 · #956164

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 5.7 · #8E5E5E

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 7.1 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 12.3 · #A85953

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.3 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17.7 · #6F595D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 17.9 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 21 · #8D5033

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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 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

#975B60

#5A9691

Analogous

#965A7D

#975B60

#96735A

Triadic

#975B60

#5F965A

#5A5F96

Split-Complementary

#975B60

#5A9673

#5A7D96

Tetradic

#975B60

#7D965A

#5A9691

#735A96

Monochromatic

#362122

#663D41

#975B60

#B6868A

#D3B6B8

Rectangle

#975B60

#96915A

#5A9691

#5A5F96

Compound

#975B60

#96735A

#5A9691

#5A7D96

Variations

Lighter

#AE787C

#BF9DA0

#D8C7C9

Darker

#79474B

#543033

#311B1D

Saturation

#816F70

#965A5F

#C32D39

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

5.27:1

vs Black

3.98:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#975B60

#79745F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#975B60

#68685F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#975B60

#955D60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ruby Crystal 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

#B17163

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#975B60

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E7687

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.

#4C7F7B

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: #975B60;

CSS — background

background-color: #975B60;

CSS Variable

--color-ruby-crystal: #975B60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruby-crystal': '#975B60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#975B60] text-[#975B60]

SCSS

$ruby-crystal: #975B60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #975B60?

#975B60 is Ruby Crystal, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #975B60 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruby Crystal?

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

What colors pair well with Ruby Crystal?

Ruby Crystal 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 Crystal?

You can download Ruby Crystal 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 Crystal?

The hex code is #975B60. In RGB it's 151, 91, 96, and in HSL it's 355°, 25%, 47%.

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