Dark Ruby is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #850028, which equals rgb(133, 0, 40) in RGB and hsl(342, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y70 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#850028 - RGB
133, 0, 40 - HSL
342°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 100, 70, 48 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.36:1. Its complementary color is #00855D.
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Dark Ruby color codes
| HEX | #850028 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 0, 40) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 342°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 70%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8716328 |
Shades and tints of Dark Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBD5DB - 100
#D6AAB7 - 200
#C28094 - 300
#AE5570 - 400
#992B4C - 500
#850028 - 600
#6F0021 - 700
#59001B - 800
#430014 - 900
#2C000D - 950
#160007
Color harmonies for Dark Ruby
- Complementary
#00855D≈ Dark Seafoam - Analogous −30°
#85006A≈ Dark Fuchsia - Analogous +30°
#851B00≈ Dark Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#288500≈ Dark Clover - Triadic +240°
#002885≈ Dark Cornflower - Split 150°
#00851B≈ Dark Jade - Split 210°
#006A85≈ Dark Lagoon
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Ruby | Aa | 10.36:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Ruby | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Ruby
background-color: #850028;color: #850028;background-color: rgb(133, 0, 40);background-color: hsl(342, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-ruby: #850028; }class="bg-[#850028]"Colors similar to Dark Ruby
- Burgundy
#800020 - Dark Carmine
#850035 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Dark Bright Ruby
#770D2D - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Carmine
#960018 - Dark Blush
#850042 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Dark Bright Carmine
#770D38 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F
More red shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
#815E56 - Dusty Vermilion
#997066 - Medium Light Dusty Vermilion
#A9877E - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Darkest Ruby
#33000F - Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C - Deep Ruby
#AD0034 - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Pure Ruby
#FF004C - Medium Light Ruby
#FF2969 - Light Ruby
#FF5286
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Ruby?
The HEX code for Dark Ruby is #850028.
What is the RGB value of Dark Ruby?
Dark Ruby has an RGB value of 133, 0, 40 (rgb(133, 0, 40)). In HSL it is 342°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Ruby?
Use white text on Dark Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.36:1 and black text has 2.03:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Ruby?
The complementary color of Dark Ruby is #00855D. Analogous colors #85006A and #851B00 also pair well.