Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Ruby Blush |
| SKU | 70RR 23/409 |
| Hex | #CF637B |
| RGB | 207, 99, 123 |
| HSL | 347°, 53%, 60% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Ruby Blush
With an LRV of 23, Ruby Blush is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Ruby Blush works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Ruby Blush within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CF637B in HSL space. Pair Ruby Blush with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Ruby Blush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ruby Blush from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ruby Blush
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ruby Blush is Dragon Fruit (SW 6855) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dragon Fruit swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ruby Blush
At Behr, the closest color to Ruby Blush is Sahara Sun (180D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sahara Sun swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Ruby Blush. The nearest is Deco Rose (1328) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deco Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ruby Blush
At Valspar, the closest color to Ruby Blush is Hint of Cherry (1004-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24.9 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hint of Cherry swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ruby Blush
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ruby Blush is Cherry Pink (PPG1183-6) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cherry Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ruby Blush
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ruby Blush is Garden Pink (203-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ruby Blush
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Robust Pink (HGSW 1054), is clearly different (ΔE 5.11). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Robust Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Ruby Blush. The nearest is Lipstick (DE5040) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lipstick swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 19.24). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 8.16). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Heart to Heart (1100), is clearly different (ΔE 5.92). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Heart to Heart (1100), is clearly different (ΔE 7.05). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (CA224), is clearly different (ΔE 16.2). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ruby Blush
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Thistle Tip (BD58), is clearly different (ΔE 5.42). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Thistle Tip swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29), is clearly different (ΔE 11.15). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Mesa (MESA), is clearly different (ΔE 18.24). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Mesa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 13.44). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 26.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 26.8). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ruby Blush
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Ruby Blush — the nearest deck color, Heart to Heart (1100), is clearly different (ΔE 7.05). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70RR 23/409 instead. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →