Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 Paint Color by Sherwin Williams
Rich and warm red choice
I feel drawn to Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 because it holds both strength and warmth in its tone. I picture cozy rooms and rich accents whenever I see it in a space. It’s bold yet balanced, and I like imagining how it will behave under light and with other hues.
What Color Is Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 by Sherwin Williams?
Rembrandt Ruby is a deep, earthy red with brown influence. Its depth gives it a slightly muted, elegant feel. It works beautifully in traditional, rustic, or even industrial interiors. It pairs well with natural wood, leather, linen texture, metal accents, and soft upholstery.
I love using it where I want warmth without high brightness.
Is Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 a Warm or Cool Color?
Rembrandt Ruby leans warm, thanks to that brown base softening any sharpness.
That warmth makes it cozy and inviting in homes. In spaces with cooler tones, it brings contrast and balance. In rooms that already have warm tones, it blends in nicely without feeling harsh.
Undertones of Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 by Sherwin Williams
The undertones in Rembrandt Ruby are olive and purple. The olive cast gives it a slightly earthy, grounded depth. The purple touch helps it avoid being too orange or too brown. On walls, those undertones shift subtly: under soft light the olive may show more; under rich light, the purple nuance may peek through.
What Is the Masstone of Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033?
The masstone of Rembrandt Ruby is brown. That means the full‑strength sample shows strong brown influence in its deepest form. Because of that masstone, the color feels more muted and safe in large areas. It won’t be as bright or glaring as a pure red—its brownness tames it.
How Does Lighting Affect Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033?
Lighting plays a major role. In natural light, Rembrandt Ruby in east‑facing rooms catches the morning glow, making it feel slightly warmer and glowing. In west‑facing rooms in afternoon light, it may look richer and deeper. In north‑facing spaces it may appear darker, with olive tones coming forward. In south‑facing rooms with bright daylight, the purple undertone may softly appear and the brown base will balance it. Under artificial light, warm incandescent bulbs will reinforce its brown warmth; cool LED light might mute some of the richness. In dim lighting it may read more brownish; with stronger light it shows the red depth.
What Is the LRV of Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033?
LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value; it describes how much light a paint reflects back off a surface. Lower LRV means a color absorbs more light and appears darker; higher means brighter.
For Rembrandt Ruby, the LRV is 12.7.
Because it’s lower, it leans toward absorbing light, making walls feel more intimate and cozy.
In large rooms it can make the space feel smaller if overused, so pairing with lighter hues is helpful.
Coordinating Colors of Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 by Sherwin Williams
Coordinating colors help build a palette that feels harmonious. For Rembrandt Ruby, the coordinating hues are Cyberspace SW 7076 and Repose Gray SW 7015. Cyberspace brings a deep, cool contrast—its blue‑green tone offers a strong counterpoint against the warm red. Repose Gray is a calm neutral that softens the intensity, giving breathing room and balance in the space.
What Are the Trim Colors of Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 by Sherwin Williams?
Trim colors frame walls and help transitions feel clean. The suggested trims are Greek Villa SW 7551 and Moderate White SW 6140. Greek Villa is a creamy off‑white with slight warmth, so it won’t feel stark next to the red. Moderate White is a soft white that is neutral enough to work without clashing with the red’s warmth.
Colors Similar to Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 by Sherwin Williams
Similar colors help you see slight shifts in tone. The similar colors include Sierra Redwood SW 7598, Toile Red SW 0006, Foxy SW 6333, Kirsch Red SW 6313, Red Tomato SW 6607, Flower Pot SW 6334, Bold Brick SW 6327, Bravado Red SW 6320, Chinese Red SW 0057, Antique Red SW 7587. Each is a variation in red with more brightness, more brown, or more purple influence. Some lean more cherry, some more brick, but all share close territory with the main red.
Shade Colors That Go With Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 by Sherwin Williams
Colors that go well with Rembrandt Ruby include deep charcoal, soft beige, moss green, muted gold. For example, a deep charcoal adds contrast and grounds the red. A soft beige softens the intensity and opens space. Moss green allows the olive undertone to echo. Muted gold adds warmth and a touch of shine.
How to Use Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 in Your Home
Use Rembrandt Ruby as an accent wall in a living room or dining room to bring warmth and drama.
You can pair it with neutral furnishings and lighter walls elsewhere to keep balance. It’s powerful on a single wall behind a couch, headboard, or fireplace.
Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 vs Similar Colors
Rembrandt Ruby vs Sierra Redwood SW 7598
Sierra Redwood is brighter and more vivid—less brown in its base—so it reads more energetic. Rembrandt Ruby is deeper, more subdued, with that brown grounding it.
Rembrandt Ruby vs Toile Red SW 0006
Toile Red is lighter and clearer, less muted by brown influence. It pops more, while Rembrandt Ruby stays more reserved and cozy.
Rembrandt Ruby vs Foxy SW 6333
Foxy leans more orange‑red; it has more warmth and brightness. Rembrandt Ruby holds more of the brown and olive influence, so it’s more mellow.
Rembrandt Ruby vs Kirsch Red SW 6313
Kirsch Red has more cherry tone, a bit brighter and pinker. In contrast, Rembrandt Ruby carries richer, deeper warmth with less brightness.
Rembrandt Ruby vs Red Tomato SW 6607
Red Tomato is vivid, strong, and cheerful. Rembrandt Ruby is darker, less vibrant, with more depth and restraint.
Rembrandt Ruby vs Flower Pot SW 6334
Flower Pot is more orange and lively. Rembrandt Ruby has more red + brown weight, so it doesn’t feel as punchy.
Rembrandt Ruby vs Bold Brick SW 6327
Bold Brick is more brick‑inspired, more orange/terra cotta influence. Rembrandt Ruby stays deeper and more neutral in hue.
Rembrandt Ruby vs Bravado Red SW 6320
Bravado Red is bolder and brighter. Rembrandt Ruby offers a calmer presence, less eye‑catching but more restful.
Rembrandt Ruby vs Chinese Red SW 0057
Chinese Red is a classic vibrant red—flashier. Rembrandt Ruby is richer and more grounded, with less pure red intensity.
Rembrandt Ruby vs Antique Red SW 7587
Antique Red is softer, more muted and aged. Rembrandt Ruby is richer and deeper, more saturated and with more weight.
Conclusion
As a paint color expert, I find Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033 to feel like a grounded, warm red with character. It’s strong but not loud. It works best when paired thoughtfully with neutral tones and a careful light plan. I’d recommend it where you want depth, warmth, and a touch of drama, without overwhelming a space.


















