Dark Dusty Ruby is a dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #50353D, which equals rgb(80, 53, 61) in RGB and hsl(342, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y24 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#50353D - RGB
80, 53, 61 - HSL
342°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
0, 34, 24, 69 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Ruby
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.95:1. Its complementary color is #355048.
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Dark Dusty Ruby color codes
| HEX | #50353D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(80, 53, 61) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 342°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 24%, 69% |
| Decimal | 5256509 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2DDDF - 100
#C5BCBE - 200
#A89A9E - 300
#8A787E - 400
#6D575D - 500
#50353D - 600
#432C33 - 700
#352329 - 800
#281B1F - 900
#1B1214 - 950
#0D090A
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Ruby
- Complementary
#355048≈ Dark Dusty Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#50354A≈ Dark Dusty Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#503A35≈ Dark Dusty Scarlet - Triadic +120°
#3D5035≈ Dark Dusty Clover - Triadic +240°
#353D50≈ Dark Dusty Cornflower - Split 150°
#35503A≈ Dark Dusty Kelly - Split 210°
#354A50≈ Dark Dusty Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Ruby | Aa | 10.95:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Ruby | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Ruby
background-color: #50353D;color: #50353D;background-color: rgb(80, 53, 61);background-color: hsl(342, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-ruby: #50353D; }class="bg-[#50353D]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Ruby
- Dark Dusty Carmine
#503540 - Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Dark Dusty Blush
#503542 - Dark Dusty Cardinal
#503538 - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Dark Dusty Rose
#503545 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Dark Dusty Vermilion
#503A35 - Dark Dusty Raspberry
#503548 - Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#503D35 - Dark Dusty Cerise
#50354A - Dark Dusty Persimmon
#504035
More red shades
- Deep Muted Ruby
#793449 - Medium Dark Muted Ruby
#96405A - Muted Ruby
#B24D6B - Medium Light Muted Ruby
#BF6983 - Light Muted Ruby
#CB869A - Very Dark Dusty Ruby
#37252A - Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Ruby?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Ruby is #50353D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Ruby?
Dark Dusty Ruby has an RGB value of 80, 53, 61 (rgb(80, 53, 61)). In HSL it is 342°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Ruby?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.95:1 and black text has 1.92:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Ruby?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Ruby is #355048. Analogous colors #50354A and #503A35 also pair well.