Ruby Dust

An intense and aggressive magenta red

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Ruby Dust is an aggressive, high-saturation magenta-red. This intense shade dominates any layout, so reserve it for high-impact buttons or strategic accents rather than backgrounds. It pairs well with slate gray to balance the intensity. White text reads clearly against this hue, exceeding accessibility standards for small body text. The hex code for this color is #e0115f.

About Ruby Dust

Raspberry jam warmed on the stove past midnight

What does ruby dust mean?

Ruby Dust often signals passion, celebration, and confidence, and it commonly reads as bold and full of energy. Its deep lightness keeps it rich instead of sugary, while the high saturation makes it glow and pull the eye forward.

Where you see ruby dust

raspberries
bougainvillea blooms
dragon fruit flesh
lipstick
neon bar signs
geraniums

What it works for

Ruby Dust works well for sale badges, lipstick packaging, party invitations, and any design that needs a confident focal point.

What colors go with ruby dust?

Chartreuse #c1f80aThe sharp yellow-green sits opposite on the wheel, so both colors burn brighter together.Teal #008080Teal's cool depth gives the warm red room to dominate without turning muddy.Mustard #ffdb58Mustard's earthy gold softens the intensity and adds a vintage warmth.Blush #de5d83Blush shares the pink undertone but is pale and quiet, creating a gentle gradient.Navy #000080Navy is dark and still, which makes the red look even more electric.Mint #98ff98Mint's pale coolness keeps the layout fresh and stops the red from overwhelming.

Questions about Ruby Dust

What is the hex code for Ruby Dust?

Ruby Dust is #e0115f. In RGB that is rgb(224, 17, 95), in HSL hsl(337, 86%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 58%, 12%.

Is Ruby Dust readable on white or black?

Ruby Dust has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.