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
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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Wall color Rembrandt Ruby transforms this room into a bold, jewel-toned statement.
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Walls painted in deep red tones create dramatic, sophisticated depth throughout.
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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.
Living room walls in Rembrandt Ruby establish a rich, luxurious gathering space.
@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.
House exterior in Rembrandt Ruby presents a striking, memorable appearance from the street.
@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.
Front door in Rembrandt Ruby commands attention as the home's welcoming focal point.
@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.
Bathroom walls in Rembrandt Ruby create an intimate, jewel-box aesthetic.
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Bathroom painted Rembrandt Ruby transforms the space with dramatic, luxurious color.
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Bathroom walls finished Rembrandt Ruby deliver spa-like sophistication with bold depth.
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Bathroom surfaces in Rembrandt Ruby establish a rich, enveloping atmosphere.
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Coordinating Colors
Repose Gray reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 13), opening up a space where Rembrandt Ruby encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 6) makes Rembrandt Ruby the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Foxy reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 13), opening up a space where Rembrandt Ruby encloses it.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 13), opening up a space where Rembrandt Ruby encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 13, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 77 vs 13, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 13), opening up a space where Rembrandt Ruby encloses it.
Rembrandt Ruby reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Foxy reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 13) makes Reddish the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (23 vs 13) makes Rojo Dust the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (13 vs 9) makes Rembrandt Ruby the marginally brighter of the two.
Rembrandt Ruby reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rembrandt Ruby reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Rembrandt Ruby the marginally brighter of the two.