#CA0147 Hex Color

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Ruby is a saturated, warm red with a slightly pink, berry-like undertone. Its strong chroma brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and romantic accents. The hex code #ca0147 works best as a focused highlight rather than a full background, while white text provides about 5.8:1 contrast for accessible body copy.

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What is the hex code for Ruby?

Ruby is #ca0147. In RGB that is rgb(202, 1, 71), in HSL hsl(339, 99%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 65%, 21%.

What colors pair well with Ruby #ca0147?

Ruby #ca0147 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, soft cream for warmth, or muted sage for a less expected balance across branding, packaging, and editorial layouts. Keep supporting colors restrained so the saturated red remains the focal point.

Is Ruby readable on white or black?

Ruby has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

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