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Ruby Shade

#A2566F

RGB 162, 86, 111 · HSL 340°, 31%, 49% · CMYK 0, 47, 31, 36

Ruby Shade is #A2566F in HEX — rgb(162, 86, 111), hsl(340°, 31%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 31%, 36%).

Ruby Shade pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 31%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A2566F

RGB162, 86, 111

HSL340°, 31%, 49%

HSV340°, 47%, 64%

CMYK0, 47, 31, 36

Decimal10638959

CSS RGBrgb(162, 86, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 31%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Shade SW6572

Exact match

Dulux

Mulberry Mix S48G7

ΔE 1.3 · #9E546D

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 2.7 · #A65D75

Behr

Vermilion S150-5

ΔE 3 · #9C576E

Benjamin Moore

Fashion 1356

ΔE 3.6 · #9F5875

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 3.9 · #A25877

PPG

Heart's Content 1050-6

ΔE 4.2 · #A9586C

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Berry DE5034

ΔE 4.2 · #9F4D65

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 5.3 · #934962

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 9 · #A6646F

Vista Paint

Cinnapink C-86

ΔE 9.1 · #A5646F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.1 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 13 · #994A50

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 14.4 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 16.3 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 28.1 · #AA5842

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 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

#A2566F

#56A48A

Analogous

#A45697

#A2566F

#A46356

Triadic

#A2566F

#70A456

#5670A4

Split-Complementary

#A2566F

#56A463

#5697A4

Tetradic

#A2566F

#97A456

#56A48A

#6356A4

Monochromatic

#3F212B

#723C4E

#A2566F

#C0879A

#DAB9C4

Rectangle

#A2566F

#A48A56

#56A48A

#5670A4

Compound

#A2566F

#A46356

#56A48A

#5697A4

Variations

Lighter

#B7778C

#C69CAA

#DBC8CE

Darker

#844359

#5C2D3D

#361A23

Saturation

#897179

#A45670

#CF2B62

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

5.13:1

vs Black

4.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A2566F

#7B796E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2566F

#68686C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2566F

#9F5D5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ruby Shade 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

#B96D6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2566F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A67293

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#4E8674

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: #A2566F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2566F;

CSS Variable

--color-ruby-shade: #A2566F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruby-shade': '#A2566F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2566F] text-[#A2566F]

SCSS

$ruby-shade: #A2566F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2566F?

#A2566F is Ruby Shade, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A2566F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruby Shade?

Ruby Shade 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 Shade?

Ruby Shade 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 Shade?

You can download Ruby Shade 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 Shade?

The hex code is #A2566F. In RGB it's 162, 86, 111, and in HSL it's 340°, 31%, 49%.

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