Medium Dark Ruby is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #D60040, which equals rgb(214, 0, 64) in RGB and hsl(342, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y70 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D60040 - RGB
214, 0, 64 - HSL
342°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
0, 100, 70, 16 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark 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 5.34:1. Its complementary color is #00D696.
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Medium Dark Ruby color codes
| HEX | #D60040 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 0, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 342°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 70%, 16% |
| Decimal | 14024768 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8D5DF - 100
#F1AABF - 200
#EB80A0 - 300
#E45580 - 400
#DD2B60 - 500
#D60040 - 600
#B20035 - 700
#8F002B - 800
#6B0020 - 900
#470015 - 950
#24000B
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Ruby
- Complementary
#00D696≈ Medium Dark Seafoam - Analogous −30°
#D600AB≈ Medium Dark Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#D62B00≈ Medium Dark Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#40D600≈ Medium Dark Clover - Triadic +240°
#0040D6≈ Medium Dark Cobalt - Split 150°
#00D62B≈ Medium Dark Jade - Split 210°
#00ABD6≈ Medium Dark Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Ruby | Aa | 5.34:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Ruby | Aa | 3.93:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Ruby
background-color: #D60040;color: #D60040;background-color: rgb(214, 0, 64);background-color: hsl(342, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-ruby: #D60040; }class="bg-[#D60040]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Ruby
- Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Medium Dark Carmine
#D60056 - Crimson
#DC143C - Raspberry
#E30B5D - Medium Dark Bright Crimson
#C11538 - Medium Dark Bright Ruby
#C11549 - Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Ruby
#E0115F - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Dark Blush
#D6006B - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Bright Ruby
#E61957
More red shades
- Medium Light Dusty Vermilion
#A9877E - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Darkest Ruby
#33000F - Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Deep Ruby
#AD0034 - Pure Ruby
#FF004C - Medium Light Ruby
#FF2969 - Light Ruby
#FF5286 - Darkest Bright Ruby
#2E0511 - Very Dark Bright Ruby
#53091F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Ruby?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Ruby is #D60040.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Ruby?
Medium Dark Ruby has an RGB value of 214, 0, 64 (rgb(214, 0, 64)). In HSL it is 342°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Ruby?
Use white text on Medium Dark Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.34:1 and black text has 3.93:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Ruby?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Ruby is #00D696. Analogous colors #D600AB and #D62B00 also pair well.