Dark Soft Ruby is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #6A1B32, which equals rgb(106, 27, 50) in RGB and hsl(343, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y53 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6A1B32 - RGB
106, 27, 50 - HSL
343°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
0, 75, 53, 58 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft 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 11.57:1. Its complementary color is #1B6953.
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Dark Soft Ruby color codes
| HEX | #6A1B32 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 27, 50) |
| HSL | hsl(343, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 343°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 53%, 58% |
| Decimal | 6953778 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6D9DD - 100
#CDB3BB - 200
#B58D99 - 300
#9C6776 - 400
#834154 - 500
#6A1B32 - 600
#58172A - 700
#471221 - 800
#350E19 - 900
#230911 - 950
#120508
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Ruby
- Complementary
#1B6953≈ Dark Soft Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#691B58≈ Dark Soft Cerise - Analogous +30°
#692C1B≈ Dark Soft Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#31691B≈ Dark Soft Leaf - Triadic +240°
#1B3169≈ Dark Soft Sapphire - Split 150°
#1B692C≈ Dark Soft Emerald - Split 210°
#1B5869≈ Dark Soft Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Ruby | Aa | 11.57:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Ruby | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Ruby
background-color: #6A1B32;color: #6A1B32;background-color: rgb(106, 27, 50);background-color: hsl(343, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-ruby: #6A1B32; }class="bg-[#6A1B32]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Ruby
- Dark Soft Carmine
#6A1B3A - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Dark Soft Blush
#6A1B42 - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832 - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Dark Muted Ruby
#5D2838 - Dark Bright Ruby
#770D2D - Dark Bright Carmine
#770D38 - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Dark Soft Red
#6A1B1B - Dark Muted Carmine
#5D283D
More red shades
- Medium Dark Bright Ruby
#C11549 - Bright Ruby
#E61957 - Medium Light Bright Ruby
#EA3E72 - Light Bright Ruby
#EE638D - Darkest Soft Ruby
#290A13 - Very Dark Soft Ruby
#491223 - Deep Soft Ruby
#8B2342 - Medium Dark Soft Ruby
#AB2B51 - Soft Ruby
#CC3361 - Medium Light Soft Ruby
#D4547A - Light Soft Ruby
#DC7493
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Ruby?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Ruby is #6A1B32.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Ruby?
Dark Soft Ruby has an RGB value of 106, 27, 50 (rgb(106, 27, 50)). In HSL it is 343°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Ruby?
Use white text on Dark Soft Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.57:1 and black text has 1.82:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Ruby?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Ruby is #1B6953. Analogous colors #691B58 and #692C1B also pair well.