RAL Classic Ruby red RAL 3003

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RAL Classic RAL 3003 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
Ruby red for exterior (8 photos)
RAL Classic Ruby red reviews (1 photo)
What are RAL Classic Ruby red undertones?
Is Ruby red RAL 3003 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Ruby red
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Ruby red RAL 3003
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	RAL 3003
Name:	Ruby red
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Ruby red?

RAL Classic Ruby red RAL 3003 is a deep, saturated red with a distinctly dark cast that keeps it from reading as bright or orange-leaning. Its #861A22 value suggests a strong crimson-red appearance, with enough depth to look nearly burgundy in dim corners or evening light. Use Ruby red on a front door, dining room cabinetry, a feature wall, or painted trim where a concentrated dose of color feels appropriate. It pairs particularly well with warm off-whites, charcoal, blackened metal, dark wood, and natural brass. In brighter daylight, this shade shows more of its red intensity, while softer lighting brings forward its moody, shadowed character.

RAL Classic RAL 3003 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Ruby red for exterior (8 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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RAL Classic Ruby red RAL 3003 garage door

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RAL Classic Ruby red reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are RAL Classic Ruby red undertones?

Ruby red is a deep, clear earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

HEX value:

#861A22

RGB code:

134, 26, 34

Is RAL Classic Ruby red cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 356° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

RAL 3003 Ruby red HSL code: 356, 68%, 31%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Ruby red

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Sunset

In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

2000K

3000K

4000K

5000K

6000K

7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Ruby red:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

RAL 3003
Ruby red

RAL 3027
Raspberry red

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Ruby red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 176, such as RAL Classic Light green and Patina green.

RAL 3003
Ruby red

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LRV of Ruby red

Ruby red has an LRV of 8.75% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 8.75%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#861A22
RGB Decimal	134, 26, 34
RGB Percent	52.55%, 10.20%, 13.33%
HSV	Hue: 356° Saturation: 80.6% Value: 52.55%
HSL	hsl(356, 68, 31)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 80.6 Yellow: 74.63 Key: 47.45
YIQ	Y: 59.204 I: 61.787 Q: 25.336
XYZ	X: 10.491 Y: 5.924 Z: 2.104
CIE Lab	L:29.22 a:44.927 b:24.297
CIE Luv	L:29.22 u:75.703 v:13.771
Decimal	8788514
Hunter Lab	24.34, 34.342, 11.912