Light Muted Ruby is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CB869A, which equals rgb(203, 134, 154) in RGB and hsl(343, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y24 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CB869A - RGB
203, 134, 154 - HSL
343°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
0, 34, 24, 20 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted 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 7.42:1. Its complementary color is #86CBB7.
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Light Muted Ruby color codes
| HEX | #CB869A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 134, 154) |
| HSL | hsl(343, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 343°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 24%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13338266 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6EBEE - 100
#EED7DD - 200
#E5C3CD - 300
#DCAEBC - 400
#D49AAB - 500
#CB869A - 600
#A97080 - 700
#875967 - 800
#66434D - 900
#442D33 - 950
#22161A
Color harmonies for Light Muted Ruby
- Complementary
#86CBB7≈ Light Muted Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#CB86BC≈ Light Muted Cerise - Analogous +30°
#CB9586≈ Light Muted Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#99CB86≈ Light Muted Leaf - Triadic +240°
#8699CB≈ Light Muted Sapphire - Split 150°
#86CB95≈ Light Muted Emerald - Split 210°
#86BCCB≈ Light Muted Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Ruby | Aa | 2.83:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Ruby | Aa | 7.42:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Ruby
background-color: #CB869A;color: #CB869A;background-color: rgb(203, 134, 154);background-color: hsl(343, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-ruby: #CB869A; }class="bg-[#CB869A]"Colors similar to Light Muted Ruby
- Light Muted Carmine
#CB86A1 - Light Muted Crimson
#CB8693 - Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Light Muted Blush
#CB86A8 - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Light Muted Rose
#CB86AF - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Light Muted Vermilion
#CB9386 - Light Muted Raspberry
#CB86B6 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797
More red shades
- Very Dark Muted Ruby
#401C27 - Dark Muted Ruby
#5D2838 - Deep Muted Ruby
#793449 - Medium Dark Muted Ruby
#96405A - Muted Ruby
#B24D6B - Medium Light Muted Ruby
#BF6983 - Very Dark Dusty Ruby
#37252A - Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Dusty Ruby
#996675
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Ruby?
The HEX code for Light Muted Ruby is #CB869A.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Ruby?
Light Muted Ruby has an RGB value of 203, 134, 154 (rgb(203, 134, 154)). In HSL it is 343°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Ruby?
Use black text on Light Muted Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.83:1 and black text has 7.42:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Ruby?
The complementary color of Light Muted Ruby is #86CBB7. Analogous colors #CB86BC and #CB9586 also pair well.