Dark Muted Ruby is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5D2838, which equals rgb(93, 40, 56) in RGB and hsl(342, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M57 Y40 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5D2838 - RGB
93, 40, 56 - HSL
342°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
0, 57, 40, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.50:1. Its complementary color is #285D4D.
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Dark Muted Ruby color codes
| HEX | #5D2838 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 40, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 342°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 57%, 40%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6105144 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4DBDE - 100
#C9B7BD - 200
#AE949C - 300
#93707A - 400
#784C59 - 500
#5D2838 - 600
#4E212F - 700
#3E1B25 - 800
#2F141C - 900
#1F0D13 - 950
#100709
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Ruby
- Complementary
#285D4D≈ Dark Muted Seafoam - Analogous −30°
#5D2852≈ Dark Muted Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#5D3228≈ Dark Muted Scarlet - Triadic +120°
#385D28≈ Dark Muted Fern - Triadic +240°
#28385D≈ Dark Muted Cornflower - Split 150°
#285D32≈ Dark Muted Kelly - Split 210°
#28525D≈ Dark Muted Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Ruby | Aa | 11.50:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Ruby | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Ruby
background-color: #5D2838;color: #5D2838;background-color: rgb(93, 40, 56);background-color: hsl(342, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-ruby: #5D2838; }class="bg-[#5D2838]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Ruby
- Dark Muted Carmine
#5D283D - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832 - Dark Muted Blush
#5D2842 - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Dark Muted Rose
#5D2848 - Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Dark Dusty Cardinal
#503538 - Dark Muted Vermilion
#5D3228 - Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Dark Soft Carmine
#6A1B3A - Dark Dusty Red
#503535
More red shades
- Medium Dark Soft Ruby
#AB2B51 - Soft Ruby
#CC3361 - Medium Light Soft Ruby
#D4547A - Light Soft Ruby
#DC7493 - Darkest Muted Ruby
#240F15 - Very Dark Muted Ruby
#401C27 - Deep Muted Ruby
#793449 - Medium Dark Muted Ruby
#96405A - Muted Ruby
#B24D6B - Medium Light Muted Ruby
#BF6983 - Light Muted Ruby
#CB869A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Ruby?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Ruby is #5D2838.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Ruby?
Dark Muted Ruby has an RGB value of 93, 40, 56 (rgb(93, 40, 56)). In HSL it is 342°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Ruby?
Use white text on Dark Muted Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.50:1 and black text has 1.83:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Ruby?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Ruby is #285D4D. Analogous colors #5D2852 and #5D3228 also pair well.