Ruby Red
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Ruby Red is a deep, warm crimson that leans toward a serious, muted maroon. This dark saturation makes it a powerful choice for high-impact accents or moody UI headers. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it remains readable in varied applications. The hex code for this intense shade is #9b111e, which works best when balanced against cooler, desaturated grays to avoid overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about Ruby Red
What is the hex code for Ruby Red?
Ruby Red is #9b111e. In RGB that is rgb(155, 17, 30), in HSL hsl(354, 80%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 81%, 39%.
What colors pair best with Ruby Red #9b111e?
This shade works best when balanced against neutral, cooler tones to prevent visual fatigue. It pairs exceptionally well with cool gray or soft off-whites, which allow the intensity of the crimson to stand out without overwhelming your layout or interface.
Is #9b111e suitable for UI text?
While this deep crimson offers strong contrast against light backgrounds, it is best reserved for headers or high-impact accents rather than body text. Using it for large typography ensures readability while maintaining a moody, professional aesthetic across your design system.
Is Ruby Red readable on white or black?
Ruby Red has a 8.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.