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Dunn-Edwards Dark Ruby

DE6028 · #734A45 · LRV ~9

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Warm Mahogany (~97% proximity)

Dark Ruby (DE6028) is a deep brown from Dunn-Edwards with a strong pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Warm Mahogany (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Dark Ruby in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

9 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Pink · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6028

HEX

#734A45

RGB

115, 74, 69

HSL

7°, 25%, 36%

Family

Browns

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Dark Ruby FAQ

What undertone does Dark Ruby have?

Dark Ruby is a deep brown with a strong pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dark Ruby?

Dark Ruby has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Dark Ruby in other brands?

PPG: Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Beaujolais (1259), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Carriage Door (SW 7594), ~93% proximity; Behr: Cherry Cola (S130-7), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Chianti (PPG13-06), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Smoked Almond (1006-9A), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vintage Leather (HGSW6062), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Dark Ruby?

The HEX code of Dark Ruby (DE6028) is #734A45, RGB 115, 74, 69. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.