Oxide red
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Oxide red (RAL 3009) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 4 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#6D342D
LRV
8.50
Oxide red in Real Rooms
Oxide red has a low LRV of 8.5 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
4 Misc Photos
See how Oxide red is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
RAL Classic Oxide red 3009 review
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RAL Classic Oxide red 3009 review door
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RAL Classic Oxide red 3009 review windows
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Similar Colors
Pearl copper reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 39 vs 9, Pastel turquoise is decisively the brighter choice.
Light green reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 9), opening up a space where Oxide red encloses it.
Pastel blue reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 9), opening up a space where Oxide red encloses it.
At LRV 23 vs 9, Mint turquoise is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (12 vs 9) makes Azure blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (18 vs 9) makes Pearl gentian blue the marginally brighter of the two.