Shade difference between 445 Venetian Red and 454 Ruby Red

Shakrally · Dec 5th, 2023, 14:37

Can anyone tell me if there is a significant shade difference between 445 Venetian Red and 454 Ruby Red please?

I know Ruby Red replaced Venetian Red, but I wondered whether they are technically the same colour/shade/tint.

Many thanks

MDS40 · Dec 5th, 2023, 14:53

I think you will find they are different.
I purchased a part off ebay that looked very similar to my Ruby Red car but needed a respray to match.

Clan · Dec 5th, 2023, 16:22

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Originally Posted by Shakrally

Can anyone tell me if there is a significant shade difference between 445 Venetian Red and 454 Ruby Red please?

I know Ruby Red replaced Venetian Red, but I wondered whether they are technically the same colour/shade/tint.

Many thanks

Ruby Red was a 300 colour around 1988-91 ( Eindhoven factory ) .. I don't think they used that on the sweden built cars.

Antoine240bk · Dec 5th, 2023, 17:14

They are different, 445 is called Venetian Red Pearl, deeper and richer colour, it has mother of pearl reflection shades in the sun, what a great color!
From my ex V70 - 2000

ThorV70 · Dec 5th, 2023, 18:11

Ruby red for comparison

2.4TSE · Dec 7th, 2023, 17:09

And my Ruby Red 2003 V70 how it currently looks. I am still delighted with my choice, twenty years later!

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attac...8&d=1700676104

Clan · Dec 7th, 2023, 22:17

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Originally Posted by 2.4TSE

And my Ruby Red 2003 V70 how it currently looks. I am still delighted with my choice, twenty years later!

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attac...8&d=1700676104

Ahh metallic, the original 300 series Ruby red is a solid colour..

2.4TSE · Dec 13th, 2023, 15:15

(Nicely written) Yes, 454 Ruby Red per the OP. Nothing to do with 300 anything.

stuart bowes · Dec 13th, 2023, 19:08

I think he meant 300 as in 'was used on the 300 series cars' (340, 360)

great little cars and do look really tasty in red

Shakrally · Dec 19th, 2023, 09:37

Thanks for the responses all!

I think it's safe to say it will be different then.

I have some lacquer peel on a door and bonnet and thought to swap them with a car I found breaking.

Looks like it will be going down the respray route instead.

Dec 5th, 2023, 14:37	#1
Shakrally Junior Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2024 22:51 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Southend on Sea	Shade difference between 445 Venetian Red and 454 Ruby Red Can anyone tell me if there is a significant shade difference between 445 Venetian Red and 454 Ruby Red please? I know Ruby Red replaced Venetian Red, but I wondered whether they are technically the same colour/shade/tint. Many thanks

Dec 5th, 2023, 14:53	#2
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	I think you will find they are different. I purchased a part off ebay that looked very similar to my Ruby Red car but needed a respray to match. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new. Last edited by MDS40; Dec 5th, 2023 at 14:56.

Dec 5th, 2023, 17:14	#4
Antoine240bk New Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 07:39 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Clamart, France	They are different, 445 is called Venetian Red Pearl, deeper and richer colour, it has mother of pearl reflection shades in the sun, what a great color! From my ex V70 - 2000 __________________ Volvo XC70 2.5T 2006 Geartronic Last edited by Antoine240bk; Dec 5th, 2023 at 17:18.

Dec 7th, 2023, 17:09	#6
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	And my Ruby Red 2003 V70 how it currently looks. I am still delighted with my choice, twenty years later! https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attac...8&d=1700676104 __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Dec 13th, 2023, 15:15	#8
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	(Nicely written) Yes, 454 Ruby Red per the OP. Nothing to do with 300 anything. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Dec 13th, 2023, 19:08	#9
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 17:12 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	I think he meant 300 as in 'was used on the 300 series cars' (340, 360) great little cars and do look really tasty in red __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link

Dec 19th, 2023, 09:37	#10
Shakrally Junior Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2024 22:51 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Southend on Sea	Thanks for the responses all! I think it's safe to say it will be different then. I have some lacquer peel on a door and bonnet and thought to swap them with a car I found breaking. Looks like it will be going down the respray route instead.

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