Deep Soft Ruby is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #8B2342, which equals rgb(139, 35, 66) in RGB and hsl(342, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y53 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8B2342 - RGB
139, 35, 66 - HSL
342°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
0, 75, 53, 45 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep 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. 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 8.69:1. Its complementary color is #238B6C.
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Deep Soft Ruby color codes
| HEX | #8B2342 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 35, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 342°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 53%, 45% |
| Decimal | 9118530 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECDAE0 - 100
#D8B6C0 - 200
#C591A1 - 300
#B26C81 - 400
#9E4862 - 500
#8B2342 - 600
#741D37 - 700
#5D172C - 800
#461221 - 900
#2E0C16 - 950
#17060B
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Ruby
- Complementary
#238B6C≈ Deep Soft Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#8B2376≈ Deep Soft Fuchsia - Analogous +30°
#8B3723≈ Deep Soft Scarlet - Triadic +120°
#428B23≈ Deep Soft Fern - Triadic +240°
#23428B≈ Deep Soft Cornflower - Split 150°
#238B37≈ Deep Soft Kelly - Split 210°
#23768B≈ Deep Soft Lagoon
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Ruby | Aa | 8.69:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Ruby | Aa | 2.42:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Ruby
background-color: #8B2342;color: #8B2342;background-color: rgb(139, 35, 66);background-color: hsl(342, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-ruby: #8B2342; }class="bg-[#8B2342]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Ruby
- Deep Soft Carmine
#8B234C - Deep Soft Crimson
#8B2337 - Deep Soft Blush
#8B2357 - Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Deep Muted Crimson
#793442 - Deep Muted Ruby
#793449 - Deep Muted Cardinal
#79343B - Deep Bright Carmine
#9C1149 - Deep Bright Ruby
#9C113B - Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Deep Soft Rose
#8B2361 - Deep Muted Red
#793434
More red shades
- Bright Ruby
#E61957 - Medium Light Bright Ruby
#EA3E72 - Light Bright Ruby
#EE638D - Darkest Soft Ruby
#290A13 - Very Dark Soft Ruby
#491223 - Dark Soft Ruby
#6A1B32 - Medium Dark Soft Ruby
#AB2B51 - Soft Ruby
#CC3361 - Medium Light Soft Ruby
#D4547A - Light Soft Ruby
#DC7493 - Darkest Muted Ruby
#240F15
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Ruby?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Ruby is #8B2342.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Ruby?
Deep Soft Ruby has an RGB value of 139, 35, 66 (rgb(139, 35, 66)). In HSL it is 342°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Ruby?
Use white text on Deep Soft Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.69:1 and black text has 2.42:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Ruby?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Ruby is #238B6C. Analogous colors #8B2376 and #8B3723 also pair well.