Light Dusty Ruby is a medium-light, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #BA97A1, which equals rgb(186, 151, 161) in RGB and hsl(343, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M19 Y13 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BA97A1 - RGB
186, 151, 161 - HSL
343°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
0, 19, 13, 27 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.03:1. Its complementary color is #97BAB0.
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Light Dusty Ruby color codes
| HEX | #BA97A1 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 151, 161) |
| HSL | hsl(343, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 343°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 0%, 19%, 13%, 27% |
| Decimal | 12228513 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4EEEF - 100
#E8DCE0 - 200
#DDCBD0 - 300
#D1BAC0 - 400
#C6A8B1 - 500
#BA97A1 - 600
#9B7E86 - 700
#7C656B - 800
#5D4C51 - 900
#3E3236 - 950
#1F191B
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Ruby
- Complementary
#97BAB0≈ Light Dusty Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#BA97B2≈ Light Dusty Cerise - Analogous +30°
#BA9E97≈ Light Dusty Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#A1BA97≈ Light Dusty Clover - Triadic +240°
#97A1BA≈ Light Dusty Cobalt - Split 150°
#97BA9E≈ Light Dusty Jade - Split 210°
#97B2BA≈ Light Dusty Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Ruby | Aa | 2.62:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Ruby | Aa | 8.03:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Ruby
background-color: #BA97A1;color: #BA97A1;background-color: rgb(186, 151, 161);background-color: hsl(343, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-ruby: #BA97A1; }class="bg-[#BA97A1]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Ruby
- Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Light Dusty Carmine
#BA97A5 - Light Dusty Blush
#BA97A8 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Light Dusty Rose
#BA97AC - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Light Dusty Raspberry
#BA97AF - Light Dusty Cinnabar
#BAA197 - Light Dusty Cerise
#BA97B3 - Light Dusty Fuchsia
#BA97B6
More red shades
- Very Dark Dusty Ruby
#37252A - Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B - Darkest Crimson
#33000A - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Ruby?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Ruby is #BA97A1.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Ruby?
Light Dusty Ruby has an RGB value of 186, 151, 161 (rgb(186, 151, 161)). In HSL it is 343°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Ruby?
Use black text on Light Dusty Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.62:1 and black text has 8.03:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Ruby?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Ruby is #97BAB0. Analogous colors #BA97B2 and #BA9E97 also pair well.