Deep Dusty Ruby is a medium-dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #684550, which equals rgb(104, 69, 80) in RGB and hsl(341, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y23 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#684550 - RGB
104, 69, 80 - HSL
341°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
0, 34, 23, 59 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep 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. 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 8.22:1. Its complementary color is #45685D.
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Deep Dusty Ruby color codes
| HEX | #684550 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 69, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(341, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 341°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 23%, 59% |
| Decimal | 6833488 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E0E2 - 100
#CDC1C5 - 200
#B4A2A8 - 300
#9A838A - 400
#81646D - 500
#684550 - 600
#573A43 - 700
#452E35 - 800
#342328 - 900
#23171B - 950
#110C0D
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Ruby
- Complementary
#45685D≈ Deep Dusty Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#684562≈ Deep Dusty Cerise - Analogous +30°
#684C45≈ Deep Dusty Scarlet - Triadic +120°
#506845≈ Deep Dusty Fern - Triadic +240°
#455068≈ Deep Dusty Cornflower - Split 150°
#45684C≈ Deep Dusty Kelly - Split 210°
#456268≈ Deep Dusty Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Ruby | Aa | 8.22:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Ruby | Aa | 2.56:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Ruby
background-color: #684550;color: #684550;background-color: rgb(104, 69, 80);background-color: hsl(341, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-ruby: #684550; }class="bg-[#684550]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Ruby
- Deep Dusty Carmine
#684553 - Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C - Deep Dusty Blush
#684557 - Deep Dusty Cardinal
#684549 - Eggplant
#614051 - Deep Dusty Rose
#68455A - Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Deep Dusty Raspberry
#68455E - Deep Dusty Vermilion
#684C45 - Deep Dusty Cerise
#684561 - Deep Dusty Cinnabar
#685045
More red shades
- Medium Dark Muted Ruby
#96405A - Muted Ruby
#B24D6B - Medium Light Muted Ruby
#BF6983 - Light Muted Ruby
#CB869A - Very Dark Dusty Ruby
#37252A - Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Darkest Crimson
#33000A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Ruby?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Ruby is #684550.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Ruby?
Deep Dusty Ruby has an RGB value of 104, 69, 80 (rgb(104, 69, 80)). In HSL it is 341°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Ruby?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.22:1 and black text has 2.56:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Ruby?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Ruby is #45685D. Analogous colors #684562 and #684C45 also pair well.