Light Ruby is a medium-light, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF5286, which equals rgb(255, 82, 134) in RGB and hsl(342, 100%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M68 Y47 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF5286 - RGB
255, 82, 134 - HSL
342°, 100%, 66% - CMYK
0, 68, 47, 0 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Light 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 6.80:1. Its complementary color is #52FFCB.
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Light Ruby color codes
| HEX | #FF5286 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 82, 134) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 100%, 66%) |
| HSV | 342°, 68%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 68%, 47%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16732806 |
Shades and tints of Light Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFE2EB - 100
#FFC5D7 - 200
#FFA9C3 - 300
#FF8CAE - 400
#FF6F9A - 500
#FF5286 - 600
#D54470 - 700
#AA3759 - 800
#802943 - 900
#551B2D - 950
#2B0E16
Color harmonies for Light Ruby
- Complementary
#52FFCB≈ Light Seafoam - Analogous −30°
#FF52DC≈ Light Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#FF7452≈ Coral - Triadic +120°
#86FF52≈ Light Fern - Triadic +240°
#5286FF≈ Light Cornflower - Split 150°
#52FF74≈ Light Kelly - Split 210°
#52DCFF≈ Light Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Light Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Ruby | Aa | 3.09:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Ruby | Aa | 6.80:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Ruby
background-color: #FF5286;color: #FF5286;background-color: rgb(255, 82, 134);background-color: hsl(342, 100%, 66%);:root { --color-light-ruby: #FF5286; }class="bg-[#FF5286]"Colors similar to Light Ruby
- Light Carmine
#FF5297 - Light Crimson
#FF5274 - Light Bright Ruby
#EE638D - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Light Blush
#FF52A8 - Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Light Bright Carmine
#EE639A - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Medium Light Bright Carmine
#EA3E83 - Medium Light Bright Blush
#EA3E94 - Blush
#DE5D83 - Medium Light Bright Ruby
#EA3E72
More red shades
- Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Deep Ruby
#AD0034 - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Pure Ruby
#FF004C - Medium Light Ruby
#FF2969 - Darkest Bright Ruby
#2E0511 - Very Dark Bright Ruby
#53091F - Dark Bright Ruby
#770D2D - Deep Bright Ruby
#9C113B - Medium Dark Bright Ruby
#C11549
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Ruby?
The HEX code for Light Ruby is #FF5286.
What is the RGB value of Light Ruby?
Light Ruby has an RGB value of 255, 82, 134 (rgb(255, 82, 134)). In HSL it is 342°, 100%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Ruby?
Use black text on Light Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 and black text has 6.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Ruby?
The complementary color of Light Ruby is #52FFCB. Analogous colors #FF52DC and #FF7452 also pair well.