Very Dark Dusty Ruby is a dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #37252A, which equals rgb(55, 37, 42) in RGB and hsl(343, 20%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M33 Y24 K78, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#37252A - RGB
55, 37, 42 - HSL
343°, 20%, 18% - CMYK
0, 33, 24, 78 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, muted
About Very Dark 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.38:1. Its complementary color is #253732.
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Very Dark Dusty Ruby color codes
| HEX | #37252A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 37, 42) |
| HSL | hsl(343, 20%, 18%) |
| HSV | 343°, 33%, 22% |
| CMYK | 0%, 33%, 24%, 78% |
| Decimal | 3613994 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Dusty Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DEDBDC - 100
#BCB6B8 - 200
#9B9295 - 300
#7A6E71 - 400
#58494E - 500
#37252A - 600
#2E1F23 - 700
#25191C - 800
#1C1315 - 900
#120C0E - 950
#090607
Color harmonies for Very Dark Dusty Ruby
- Complementary
#253732≈ Very Dark Dusty Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#372533≈ Very Dark Dusty Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#372925≈ Very Dark Dusty Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#2A3725≈ Very Dark Dusty Clover - Triadic +240°
#252A37≈ Very Dark Dusty Cornflower - Split 150°
#253729≈ Very Dark Dusty Emerald - Split 210°
#253337≈ Very Dark Dusty Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Dusty Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Dusty Ruby | Aa | 14.38:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Dusty Ruby | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Dusty Ruby
background-color: #37252A;color: #37252A;background-color: rgb(55, 37, 42);background-color: hsl(343, 20%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-dusty-ruby: #37252A; }class="bg-[#37252A]"Colors similar to Very Dark Dusty Ruby
- Very Dark Dusty Carmine
#37252C - Very Dark Dusty Crimson
#372528 - Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
#372527 - Very Dark Dusty Blush
#37252E - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
#372725 - Very Dark Dusty Rose
#372530 - Very Dark Dusty Vermilion
#372825 - Very Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#372A25 - Very Dark Dusty Raspberry
#372532 - Very Dark Dusty Cerise
#372533 - Very Dark Dusty Persimmon
#372C25
More red shades
- Dark Muted Ruby
#5D2838 - Deep Muted Ruby
#793449 - Medium Dark Muted Ruby
#96405A - Muted Ruby
#B24D6B - Medium Light Muted Ruby
#BF6983 - Light Muted Ruby
#CB869A - Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Ruby?
The HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Ruby is #37252A.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Dusty Ruby?
Very Dark Dusty Ruby has an RGB value of 55, 37, 42 (rgb(55, 37, 42)). In HSL it is 343°, 20%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Dusty Ruby?
Use white text on Very Dark Dusty Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.38:1 and black text has 1.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Dusty Ruby?
The complementary color of Very Dark Dusty Ruby is #253732. Analogous colors #372533 and #372925 also pair well.