Ruby Petals
M223 · #A25462 · LRV 15 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Juneberry9
- 2Ruby Petals15
- 3Razzle Dazzle20
- 4Retro Pink38
What Color Is Ruby Petals, Really?
Ruby Petals reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar M223 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Ruby Petals
Ruby Petals 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.
How Lighting Changes Ruby Petals
With an LRV of 15, Ruby Petals 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.
Most complaints about Ruby Petals 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 M223 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 | Ruby ShadeSW 6572 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.2 | 15 | Color page → |
| Behr | Ski PatrolT13-18 · Behr | 3.2 | 15 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Fascinator Rose2085-30 · Benjamin Moore | 2.0 | 16 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Heart's AfirePPG13-14 · PPG / Glidden | 1.6 | 14 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Rose Wine90RR 13/321 · Glidden | 3.2 | 13 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Artesian Plum201-6DB · Dutch Boy | 3.5 | 14 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Ruby Petals 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 #A25462 in HSL space. Pair Ruby Petals with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Have you painted with Ruby Petals?
Rate it — one tap helps the next reader decide.
Ask a Question