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Ruby Red
Ruby Red
#E62E3EClick to copy
Ruby Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(230, 46, 62)Copy
HSLhsl(355, 79%, 54%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(355, 80%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 80%, 73%, 10%)Copy
Ruby Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#E62E3E
Click to copy#2EE6D6
Click to copyAnalogous
#E62E9A
Click to copy#E67A2E
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2EE67A
Click to copy#2E9AE6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E62E3E
Click to copy#E7939A
Click to copy#FAE6E8
Click to copy#9B131E
Click to copy#40080D
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRuby Red 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
4.35 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.82 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.99 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
2.90 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Ruby Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Ruby Red Color Introduction
Definition
Ruby Red (HEX #E62E3E) has the RGB value rgb(230, 46, 62), the HSL value hsl(355°, 79%, 54%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 80%, 73%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ruby Red is #2EE6D6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E62E9A and #E67A2E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2EE67A, #2E9AE6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ruby Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ruby Red has a contrast ratio of 4.35:1 against white and 4.82:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
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 has a lightness of 54% and a saturation of 79%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A striking, vivid gemstone color with strong visual impact, matching the exaggerated splendor of Baroque art.
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 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 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 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.
