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Sherwin Williams Ruby Shade SW6572

Ruby Shade

Sherwin Williams

SW6572

About Ruby Shade by Sherwin Williams

Ruby Shade SW6572 by Sherwin Williams is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 16% and hue near 340° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 15.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #a2566f

RGB: 162, 86, 111

Hue340°

Saturation31%

Lightness49%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Ruby Shade from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Ruby Shade

Sherwin Williams

SW6572

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Ruby Shade looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Ruby Shade SW6572 a warm or cool color?
Ruby Shade by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Ruby Shade?
Ruby Shade sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 340°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Ruby Shade?
Brightness is about 16%. Saturation is around 31%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 49%. Hue is close to 340°. The hex value is #a2566f. The RGB value is 162, 86, 111.
Is Ruby Shade better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Ruby Shade has brightness around 16%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Ruby Shade?
You can match Ruby Shade with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Ruby Shade work best in a home?
Ruby Shade works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Ruby Shade compare to a pure white paint?
Ruby Shade is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Ruby Shade in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Ruby Shade

Sherwin Williams

SW6572

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Ruby Shade in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Ruby Shade

Sherwin Williams

SW6572

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Ruby Shade. They add contrast without clashing.

Ruby Shade

Sherwin Williams

SW6572

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