ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ruby Dusk (1267) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sommelier (SW 7595), Farrow & Ball Preference Red (No.297) and Behr Rumors (MQ1-15). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 7.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6D4243 |
| RGB | 109, 66, 67 |
| HSL | 359°, 25%, 34% |
About Ruby Dusk
Ruby Dusk (1267) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 8, Ruby Dusk absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ruby Dusk's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Cascabel Chile (CSP-445), it's lighter and cooler.
How Ruby Dusk changes with the light
Ruby Dusk is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Ruby Dusk will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Ruby Dusk will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Ruby Dusk can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ruby Dusk will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ruby Dusk in real homes
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Ruby Dusk equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Brinjal (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ruby Dusk questions
What undertone does Ruby Dusk have?
Ruby Dusk has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ruby Dusk's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ruby Dusk a light or dark color?
Ruby Dusk has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Ruby Dusk absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Ruby Dusk in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sommelier SW 7595 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Preference Red No.297 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ruby Dusk?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ruby Dusk's undertone.
Where does Ruby Dusk work best?
Ruby Dusk works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Ruby Dusk absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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