# Sherwin Williams Ruby Shade

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/ruby-shade-sw-6572](https://plan-home.com/color/ruby-shade-sw-6572)

Sherwin Williams Ruby Shade SW 6572 is a muted berry-red with a noticeable rosy violet cast. Its medium depth and softened saturation keep it from reading as a bright jewel tone, giving it a grounded, slightly dusky appearance instead. In bright daylight, Ruby Shade can show more of its red-rose character, while lower or cooler light may bring forward the plum-toned undertone. It makes a strong choice for a dining room, powder room, or a single accent wall where a deeper color can be appreciated up close. Pair it with warm ivory trim, charcoal accents, natural oak, or aged brass for contrast that feels considered rather than overly formal.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Ruby Shade
- **Color code:** SW 6572
- **HEX:** #a2566f
- **RGB:** 162, 86, 111
- **LRV:** 15.49%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 340° Saturation: 46.91% Value: 63.53%
- **HSL:** hsl(340, 31, 49)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 46.91 Yellow: 31.48 Key: 36.47
- **YIQ:** Y: 111.574 I: 37.255 Q: 23.857
- **XYZ:** X: 21.098 Y: 15.486 Z: 16.913
- **CIE Lab:** L:46.293 a:34.235 b:-0.107
- **CIE Luv:** L:46.293 u:47.93 v:-6.052
- **Decimal:** 10638959
- **Hunter Lab:** 39.353, 26.83, 2.066

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Fashion Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fashion-rose-1356)
- [Behr Tropical Hibiscus](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tropical-hibiscus)
- [Behr Shine Baby Shine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shine-baby-shine)
- [Benjamin Moore Old Claret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-claret-2083-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Grandeur Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/grandeur-plum-sw-6565)
- [Behr Glitz And Glamour](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glitz-and-glamour)
- [Behr Diva Glam](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-diva-glam)
- [Behr Carnation Festival](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carnation-festival)
- [Benjamin Moore Vintage Claret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-vintage-claret-1364)
- [Behr Glitterati](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glitterati)
- [Benjamin Moore Pink Corsage](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pink-corsage-1349)
- [Behr Majestic Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-majestic-orchid)
- [Sherwin Williams Berry Bush](https://plan-home.com/color/berry-bush-sw-6292)
- [Sherwin Williams Gala Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/gala-pink-sw-6579)
- [Sherwin Williams Hot](https://plan-home.com/color/hot-sw-6843)
- [Benjamin Moore Gypsy Love](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gypsy-love-2085-30)
- [Behr Haitian Flower](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-haitian-flower)
- [Benjamin Moore Royal Fuchsia](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-royal-fuchsia-2078-30)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Damsel](https://plan-home.com/color/damsel-sw-7576)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Clover](https://plan-home.com/color/red-clover-sw-6564)
- [Sherwin Williams Rosebay](https://plan-home.com/color/rosebay-sw-6563)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Juneberry](https://plan-home.com/color/juneberry-sw-6573)
- [Sherwin Williams Burgundy](https://plan-home.com/color/burgundy-sw-6300)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Air](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-air-sw-6224)
- [Sherwin Williams Billiard Green](https://plan-home.com/color/billiard-green-sw-0016)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bottle Green](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-bottle-green-sw-2847)
- [Sherwin Williams Calico](https://plan-home.com/color/calico-sw-0017)
- [Sherwin Williams Topsail](https://plan-home.com/color/topsail-sw-6217)
- [Sherwin Williams Parisian Patina](https://plan-home.com/color/parisian-patina-sw-9041)
- [Sherwin Williams Juniper](https://plan-home.com/color/juniper-sw-9679)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/red-paint-colors/sw6572

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.