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Ruby Red (RAL 3003)
Ruby Red (RAL 3003)
#861A22Click to copy
Ruby Red (RAL 3003) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(134, 26, 34)Copy
HSLhsl(356, 68%, 31%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(356, 81%, 53%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 81%, 75%, 47%)Copy
Ruby Red (RAL 3003) Color Schemes
Complementary
#861A22
Click to copy#1A867E
Click to copyAnalogous
#861A58
Click to copy#86481A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1A8648
Click to copy#1A5886
Click to copyMonochromatic
#861A22
Click to copy#C4424C
Click to copy#DC9095
Click to copy#31090C
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRuby Red (RAL 3003) 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
9.61 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Black background #000000
2.18 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Light gray background #F5F5F5
8.82 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sample text Aa
Dark gray background #333333
1.31 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Ruby Red (RAL 3003) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Ruby Red (RAL 3003) Color Introduction
Definition
Ruby Red (RAL 3003) (HEX #861A22) has the RGB value rgb(134, 26, 34), the HSL value hsl(356°, 68%, 31%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 81%, 75%, 47%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ruby Red (RAL 3003) is #1A867E, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #861A58 and #86481A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1A8648, #1A5886) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ruby Red (RAL 3003) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ruby Red (RAL 3003) has a contrast ratio of 9.61:1 against white and 2.18:1 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, Ruby Red (RAL 3003) has a lightness of 31% and a saturation of 68%, 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 profound ruby red.
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 Ruby Red (RAL 3003) 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, Ruby Red (RAL 3003) 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.
Ruby Red (RAL 3003) 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.