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Dunn-Edwards Dark Ruby

DE6028 · #734A45 · LRV 9

Compare with other brands: PPG Warm Mahogany is a 97% match

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

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LRV

9 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

PPG: Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Beaujolais (1259), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Carriage Door (SW 7594), 93%; Behr: Cherry Cola (S130-7), 93%; Glidden: Chianti (PPG13-06), 93%; Valspar: Smoked Almond (1006-9A), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vintage Leather (HGSW6062), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.