Rembrandt Ruby featured
Sherwin-Williams0033

Rembrandt Ruby

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Rembrandt Ruby (0033) is a standout Red 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 20 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#974F49

LRV

12.65

Light Reflectance Value
12.65
dark
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMidtone

Rembrandt Ruby in Real Rooms

Rembrandt Ruby has a low LRV of 12.65 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, living room, house, front door and bathroom.

2 Misc Photos

See how Rembrandt Ruby 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.

Sherwin Williams Rembrandt Ruby wall paint

Sherwin Williams Rembrandt Ruby wall paint

@resurgam1906

SW 0033 wall paint

SW 0033 wall paint

@resurgam1906

7 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Rembrandt Ruby creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Rembrandt Ruby living room interior

Rembrandt Ruby living room interior

@resurgam1906

6 House Photos

Rembrandt Ruby is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

SW 0033 house exterior paint review

SW 0033 house exterior paint review

@orchardhouseakron

1 Front Door Photo

The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Rembrandt Ruby in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.

Rembrandt Ruby front door paint

Rembrandt Ruby front door paint

@totalqualitypainting

4 Bathroom Photos

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Rembrandt Ruby provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

SW Rembrandt Ruby bathroom

SW Rembrandt Ruby bathroom

@rumfieldhomestead

SW Rembrandt Ruby bathroom review

SW Rembrandt Ruby bathroom review

@rumfieldhomestead

SW Rembrandt Ruby bathroom paint

SW Rembrandt Ruby bathroom paint

@rumfieldhomestead

SW Rembrandt Ruby bathroom color

SW Rembrandt Ruby bathroom color

@rumfieldhomestead

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#974F49
RGB151, 79, 73
HSL5° 35% 44%
CMYK0 48 52 41
CIE LabL: 42.2 a: 29.4 b: 17.1
XYZX: 16.76 Y: 12.65 Z: 7.86
Rembrandt Ruby 0033 (Sherwin-Williams) — See it in 20 Real Homes