Very Dark Ruby is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5C001C, which equals rgb(92, 0, 28) in RGB and hsl(342, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y70 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5C001C - RGB
92, 0, 28 - HSL
342°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
0, 100, 70, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very 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. 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 14.27:1. Its complementary color is #005C40.
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Very Dark Ruby color codes
| HEX | #5C001C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 0, 28) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 342°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 70%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6029340 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4D5D9 - 100
#C9AAB3 - 200
#AE808E - 300
#925568 - 400
#772B42 - 500
#5C001C - 600
#4D0017 - 700
#3D0013 - 800
#2E000E - 900
#1F0009 - 950
#0F0005
Color harmonies for Very Dark Ruby
- Complementary
#005C40≈ Very Dark Seafoam - Analogous −30°
#5C0049≈ Very Dark Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#5C1200≈ Very Dark Scarlet - Triadic +120°
#1C5C00≈ Very Dark Fern - Triadic +240°
#001C5C≈ Very Dark Cornflower - Split 150°
#005C12≈ Very Dark Kelly - Split 210°
#00495C≈ Very Dark Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Ruby | Aa | 14.27:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Ruby | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Ruby
background-color: #5C001C;color: #5C001C;background-color: rgb(92, 0, 28);background-color: hsl(342, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-ruby: #5C001C; }class="bg-[#5C001C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Ruby
- Very Dark Carmine
#5C0025 - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Very Dark Bright Ruby
#53091F - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Very Dark Bright Carmine
#530927 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Very Dark Blush
#5C002E - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Very Dark Bright Blush
#53092E - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Very Dark Rose
#5C0037 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000
More red shades
- Deep Dusty Vermilion
#684C45 - Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
#815E56 - Dusty Vermilion
#997066 - Medium Light Dusty Vermilion
#A9877E - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Darkest Ruby
#33000F - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Deep Ruby
#AD0034 - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Pure Ruby
#FF004C - Medium Light Ruby
#FF2969
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Ruby?
The HEX code for Very Dark Ruby is #5C001C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Ruby?
Very Dark Ruby has an RGB value of 92, 0, 28 (rgb(92, 0, 28)). In HSL it is 342°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Ruby?
Use white text on Very Dark Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.27:1 and black text has 1.47:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Ruby?
The complementary color of Very Dark Ruby is #005C40. Analogous colors #5C0049 and #5C1200 also pair well.