Pure Ruby is a medium, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF004C, which equals rgb(255, 0, 76) in RGB and hsl(342, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y70 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF004C - RGB
255, 0, 76 - HSL
342°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
0, 100, 70, 0 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Pure 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 5.36:1. Its complementary color is #00FFB3.
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Pure Ruby color codes
| HEX | #FF004C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 0, 76) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 342°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 70%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16711756 |
Shades and tints of Pure Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFD5E1 - 100
#FFAAC3 - 200
#FF80A6 - 300
#FF5588 - 400
#FF2B6A - 500
#FF004C - 600
#D5003F - 700
#AA0033 - 800
#800026 - 900
#550019 - 950
#2B000D
Color harmonies for Pure Ruby
- Complementary
#00FFB3≈ Pure Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#FF00CC≈ Pure Fuchsia - Analogous +30°
#FF3300≈ Scarlet - Triadic +120°
#4CFF00≈ Pure Clover - Triadic +240°
#004CFF≈ Pure Cobalt - Split 150°
#00FF33≈ Pure Kelly - Split 210°
#00CCFF≈ Deep Sky Blue
Contrast and accessibility of Pure Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pure Ruby | Aa | 3.92:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Pure Ruby | Aa | 5.36:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Pure Ruby
background-color: #FF004C;color: #FF004C;background-color: rgb(255, 0, 76);background-color: hsl(342, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-pure-ruby: #FF004C; }class="bg-[#FF004C]"Colors similar to Pure Ruby
- Pure Crimson
#FF0033 - Pure Carmine
#FF0066 - Raspberry
#E30B5D - Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Bright Ruby
#E61957 - Ruby
#E0115F - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Medium Dark Carmine
#D60056 - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Rose
#FF007F - Pure Blush
#FF0080 - Crimson
#DC143C
More red shades
- Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Darkest Ruby
#33000F - Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Deep Ruby
#AD0034 - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Medium Light Ruby
#FF2969 - Light Ruby
#FF5286 - Darkest Bright Ruby
#2E0511 - Very Dark Bright Ruby
#53091F - Dark Bright Ruby
#770D2D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pure Ruby?
The HEX code for Pure Ruby is #FF004C.
What is the RGB value of Pure Ruby?
Pure Ruby has an RGB value of 255, 0, 76 (rgb(255, 0, 76)). In HSL it is 342°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Pure Ruby?
Use black text on Pure Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.92:1 and black text has 5.36:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pure Ruby?
The complementary color of Pure Ruby is #00FFB3. Analogous colors #FF00CC and #FF3300 also pair well.