Red Gumball vs Ruby red
Where Red Gumball belongs to PPG's range, Ruby red is a RAL Classic color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Red Gumball (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Ruby red (LRV 9), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Red Gumball vs Ruby red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Red Gumball on one side and Ruby red 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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