Deep Ruby is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #AD0034, which equals rgb(173, 0, 52) in RGB and hsl(342, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y70 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AD0034 - RGB
173, 0, 52 - HSL
342°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
0, 100, 70, 32 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep 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 7.43:1. Its complementary color is #00AD79.
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Deep Ruby color codes
| HEX | #AD0034 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 0, 52) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 342°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 70%, 32% |
| Decimal | 11337780 |
Shades and tints of Deep Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1D5DD - 100
#E4AABB - 200
#D6809A - 300
#C85578 - 400
#BB2B56 - 500
#AD0034 - 600
#90002B - 700
#730023 - 800
#57001A - 900
#3A0011 - 950
#1D0009
Color harmonies for Deep Ruby
- Complementary
#00AD79≈ Jade - Analogous −30°
#AD008B≈ Deep Fuchsia - Analogous +30°
#AD2300≈ Deep Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#34AD00≈ Deep Clover - Triadic +240°
#0034AD≈ Deep Cornflower - Split 150°
#00AD23≈ Deep Jade - Split 210°
#008BAD≈ Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Ruby | Aa | 7.43:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Ruby | Aa | 2.83:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Ruby
background-color: #AD0034;color: #AD0034;background-color: rgb(173, 0, 52);background-color: hsl(342, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-ruby: #AD0034; }class="bg-[#AD0034]"Colors similar to Deep Ruby
- Deep Carmine
#AD0045 - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Deep Bright Ruby
#9C113B - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Deep Blush
#AD0057 - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Medium Dark Bright Crimson
#C11538 - Deep Bright Carmine
#9C1149 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Carmine
#960018 - Medium Dark Bright Ruby
#C11549
More red shades
- Dusty Vermilion
#997066 - Medium Light Dusty Vermilion
#A9877E - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Darkest Ruby
#33000F - Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Pure Ruby
#FF004C - Medium Light Ruby
#FF2969 - Light Ruby
#FF5286 - Darkest Bright Ruby
#2E0511
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Ruby?
The HEX code for Deep Ruby is #AD0034.
What is the RGB value of Deep Ruby?
Deep Ruby has an RGB value of 173, 0, 52 (rgb(173, 0, 52)). In HSL it is 342°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Ruby?
Use white text on Deep Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.43:1 and black text has 2.83:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Ruby?
The complementary color of Deep Ruby is #00AD79. Analogous colors #AD008B and #AD2300 also pair well.