Rita's Rouge
At first glance, Rita's Rouge belongs to the red family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 23.6 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#BA7176LRV
23.57
Rita's Rouge's Color Strip
Rita's Rouge is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Memorable Rose and Redbud. The strip spans from Charming Pink at the lightest end to Luxurious Red at the deepest. Color strip 112 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 24, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 24, Site White is decisively the brighter choice.
Rita's Rouge reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
At LRV 84 vs 24, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (28 vs 24) makes Coral Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Rita's Rouge reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 24), opening up a space where Rita's Rouge encloses it.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 24), opening up a space where Rita's Rouge encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 24, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (24 vs 16) makes Rita's Rouge the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 77 vs 24, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (35 vs 24) makes Calico the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Rita's Rouge reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rita's Rouge reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rita's Rouge reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 8), opening up a space where Luxurious Red encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This warm, saturated red glows with crimson undertones that recall velvet drapes in a sophisticated dining room or the passionate accent wall of a creative studio. A midtone that commands attention without overwhelming, it pairs beautifully with deep charcoals, warm golds, and cream trim for maximum drama.