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Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032)
Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032)
#722426Click to copy
Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(114, 36, 38)Copy
HSLhsl(358, 52%, 29%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(358, 68%, 45%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 68%, 67%, 55%)Copy
Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) Color Schemes
Complementary
#722426
Click to copy#247270
Click to copyAnalogous
#72244D
Click to copy#724924
Click to copySplit Complementary
#247249
Click to copy#244D72
Click to copyMonochromatic
#722426
Click to copy#AD4F52
Click to copy#CE9496
Click to copy#240C0C
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
10.52 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Black background #000000
2.00 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
9.65 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
1.20 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) Shade Variants
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Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) Color Introduction
Definition
Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) (HEX #722426) has the RGB value rgb(114, 36, 38), the HSL value hsl(358°, 52%, 29%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 68%, 67%, 55%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) is #247270, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #72244D and #724924 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#247249, #244D72) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) has a contrast ratio of 10.52:1 against white and 2.00:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) has a lightness of 29% and a saturation of 52%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep red with a metallic sheen.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pearl Ruby Red (RAL 3032) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.