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Sherwin-Williams Ruby Shade
SW 6572 · #A2566F · LRV ~15.5
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Ruby Shade (~100% proximity)Ruby Shade (SW 6572) is a dark red from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Ruby Shade (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Ruby Shade in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
15.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6572
HEX
#A2566F
RGB
162, 86, 111
HSL
340°, 31%, 49%
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Ruby Shade FAQ
What is the LRV of Ruby Shade?
Ruby Shade has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Ruby Shade in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ruby Shade (HGSW6572), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Vive l'amour (V041-5), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Fashion Rose (1356), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cherry Berry (DE5034), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Heart's Content (PPG1050-6), ~92% proximity; Behr: Glitterati (P120-7), ~90% proximity; PPG: Heart's Content (PPG1050-6), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Eating Room Red (No. 43), ~70% 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 Ruby Shade?
The HEX code of Ruby Shade (SW 6572) is #A2566F, RGB 162, 86, 111. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.