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Rhubarb 2007-30
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Saturated red (a color, not a neutral)
In CIELAB, Rhubarb sits at L* 48.2, a* 45.1, b* 23.1. Its hue angle is 27° and its chroma is 50.7, so it reads as an outright red rather than a neutral. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 77%.
LRV 17.3: dark
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 17.3, Rhubarb is lighter than 17% of Benjamin Moore colors. Absorbs most light. Good for accent walls, cabinets, doors and exteriors; needs good lighting indoors.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Rhubarb
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enticing Red | SW 6600 | 1.59 | Very close | |
| Coral Bells | SW 6593 | 2.12 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Ablaze | SW 6870 | 3.10 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Rhubarb
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrigue | P160-6 | 1.79 | Very close | |
| Glowing Scarlet | HDC-FL13-1 | 1.88 | Very close | |
| Whip Lash | P150-6 | 2.33 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Berry | 1321 | 0.81 | Practically identical | |
| Red Parrot | 1308 | 2.50 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Geranium | 1307 | 2.70 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Ryan Red | 1314 | 3.07 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Watermelon Red | 2087-20 | 3.30 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Santa's Suit | 1336 | 3.43 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Spiced Pumpkin 034 · lighter, LRV 18.7
- Raspberry Pudding 2004-30 · lighter, LRV 19.4
- Crimson 1299 · lighter, LRV 19.6
- Red Parrot 1308 · darker, LRV 15.3
- Salsa Dancing AF-280 · darker, LRV 16.5
- Strawberry Red 2003-20 · darker, LRV 15.5
Colors that go with Rhubarb
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Surf Blue 2056-30 · complementary (180°)
- Hot Lips 2077-30 · analogous (−30°)
- Gold Rush 2166-10 · analogous (+30°)
- Vine Green 2034-20 · triadic (120°)
- Blue Macaw 784 · triadic (240°)
Rhubarb vs popular colors
- Rosy Peach (Benjamin Moore 2089-20, ΔE 5.7) is lighter (LRV 19.0 vs 17.3), more yellow/warm, more green, more muted.
- Red (Benjamin Moore 2000-10, ΔE 7.1) is darker (LRV 14.2 vs 17.3), more yellow/warm, more red/pink, more saturated.
- Boston Brick (Benjamin Moore 2092-30, ΔE 12.4) is darker (LRV 11.5 vs 17.3), more blue/cool, more green, more muted.