Colour guide

reds / matte

Pale Ruby

Pale Ruby is a light warm red colour with a matte finish and HEX value #F8D2E0. It is usually strongest in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, and softer joinery accents where the brief calls for energy and definition rather than a harsh statement. Colours at this value can shift noticeably between daylight, warm lamps, and surrounding materials, so sample it beside trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics before committing to a full room. Use it with a restrained supporting palette first, then add one stronger secondary accent only if the sample still feels flat.