Ruby Nights
V040-6 · #68374E · LRV 6.2 — warm magenta tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Ruby Nights6.2
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Ruby Nights, Really?
Ruby Nights reads as a warm magenta tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar V040-6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Ruby Nights
Ruby Nights earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Ruby Nights
At LRV 6.2, Ruby Nights is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its magenta 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Ruby Nights are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar V040-6 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Fabulous GrapeSW 6293 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.8 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Dark Burgundy2075-10 · Benjamin Moore | 1.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Love PotionPPG1179-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Deep Plum12RR 07/229 · Glidden | 2.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Antiqued Fuchsia246-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.4 | 6 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Grown Up GrapeHGSW 2431 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.7 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Ruby Nights within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #68374E in HSL space. Pair Ruby Nights with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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