Dark Crimson vs Rembrandt Ruby
Where Dark Crimson belongs to Behr's range, Rembrandt Ruby is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Rembrandt Ruby (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Crimson (LRV 9), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dark Crimson runs red while Rembrandt Ruby is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dark Crimson vs Rembrandt Ruby in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Dark Crimson and Rembrandt Ruby are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Rembrandt Ruby gives the walls a little more lift.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Rembrandt Ruby gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Dark Crimson vs Rembrandt Ruby Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Crimson on one side and Rembrandt Ruby on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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