Dusty Ruby is a medium, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #996675, which equals rgb(153, 102, 117) in RGB and hsl(342, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M33 Y24 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#996675 - RGB
153, 102, 117 - HSL
342°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
0, 33, 24, 40 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, muted
About 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. 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 4.65:1. Its complementary color is #66998A.
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Dusty Ruby color codes
| HEX | #996675 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 102, 117) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 342°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 0%, 33%, 24%, 40% |
| Decimal | 10053237 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEE6E8 - 100
#DDCCD1 - 200
#CCB3BA - 300
#BB99A3 - 400
#AA808C - 500
#996675 - 600
#805562 - 700
#66444E - 800
#4D333B - 900
#332227 - 950
#1A1114
Color harmonies for Dusty Ruby
- Complementary
#66998A≈ Dusty Seafoam - Analogous −30°
#99668F≈ Dusty Fuchsia - Analogous +30°
#997066≈ Dusty Scarlet - Triadic +120°
#759966≈ Dusty Clover - Triadic +240°
#667599≈ Dusty Cornflower - Split 150°
#669970≈ Dusty Kelly - Split 210°
#668F99≈ Dusty Lagoon
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Ruby | Aa | 4.65:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dusty Ruby | Aa | 4.51:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Ruby
background-color: #996675;color: #996675;background-color: rgb(153, 102, 117);background-color: hsl(342, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-ruby: #996675; }class="bg-[#996675]"Colors similar to Dusty Ruby
- Dusty Carmine
#99667A - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Dusty Cardinal
#99666B - Dusty Blush
#996680 - Dusty Red
#996666 - Dusty Rose
#996685 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Dusty Vermilion
#997066 - Dusty Raspberry
#99668A - Dusty Cinnabar
#997566 - Dusty Cerise
#99668F - Dusty Persimmon
#997A66
More red shades
- Medium Light Muted Ruby
#BF6983 - Light Muted Ruby
#CB869A - Very Dark Dusty Ruby
#37252A - Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Darkest Crimson
#33000A - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Dark Crimson
#85001B
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Ruby?
The HEX code for Dusty Ruby is #996675.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Ruby?
Dusty Ruby has an RGB value of 153, 102, 117 (rgb(153, 102, 117)). In HSL it is 342°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Ruby?
Use white text on Dusty Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.65:1 and black text has 4.51:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Ruby?
The complementary color of Dusty Ruby is #66998A. Analogous colors #99668F and #997066 also pair well.