Ruby Red

HEX: #9B111E | Modern Palette

On White
8.42:1
PASS
On Black
2.49:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#9B111E
RGB
155, 17, 30
HSL
354°, 89% ,60%
CMYK
0, 89.03, 80.65, 39.22

About Ruby Red

Ruby Red (#9B111E) is a color with RGB(155, 17, 30) and HSL(354.35°, 89.03%, 60.78%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #119B8E, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #1E9B11 and #111E9B. The name comes from Ruby Red (English).

  • HEX: #9B111E
  • RGB: 155, 17, 30
  • HSL: 354.35°, 89.03%, 60.78%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #119B8E
  • Triadic colors: #1E9B11, #111E9B
  • The name comes from Ruby Red (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Ruby Red #9B111E is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Ruby Red #9B111E pairs with #119B8E as its complementary color, and #1E9B11 and #111E9B in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Ruby Red #9B111E moves from dark #170304 tones through the base color to lighter #FCE8EA tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #595912
Protanopia #393920
Tritanopia #9B1313
Achromatopsia #4D4D4D

Frequently Asked Questions

Ruby Red (#9B111E) is a color with RGB(155, 17, 30) and HSL(354.35°, 89.03%, 60.78%).

#9B111E pairs strongly with #119B8E as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#9B111E is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#9B111E is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Ruby Red is linked to Ruby Red from English, meaning A vivid, deep red color, reminiscent of a ruby gemstone..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Ruby Red
Meaning A vivid, deep red color, reminiscent of a ruby gemstone.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a specific color name)

History

The word 'ruby' itself comes from the Latin 'ruber' meaning red. Rubies have been prized gemstones for millennia, associated with passion, wealth, and power. The color 'ruby red' specifically refers to the rich, slightly purplish-red hue characteristic of the finest rubies. Its use as a color name became more formalized as industries began to standardize color palettes for paints, dyes, and fashion. It evokes a sense of luxury and intensity.

First Recorded Use

While 'ruby' as a color descriptor existed earlier, 'Ruby Red' as a distinct, named color gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly with the advent of standardized color charts and commercial product naming.

Cultural Associations

Ruby Red is often associated with love, passion, and romance, similar to the symbolism of the ruby gemstone. It can also signify power, courage, and vitality. In fashion, it's considered a classic, bold color. In popular culture, it's famously associated with Dorothy's 'Ruby Slippers' in 'The Wizard of Oz,' which gave the color an iconic, magical connotation. It's a popular color for luxury items, automotive finishes, and cosmetics.

Similar Named Colors
Carmine #960018 ΔE 1.70
Spartan Crimson #9E1316 ΔE 2.75
Vivid Auburn #922724 ΔE 2.85
Brown #A52A2A ΔE 4.01

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #9B111E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #9B111E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #9B111E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #9B111E,
        #42F4E3
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #9B111E,
        #42F4E3
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$ruby-red: #9B111E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ruby-red-r: 155;
$ruby-red-g: 17;
$ruby-red-b: 30;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $ruby-red;
    color: rgba($ruby-red-r, $ruby-red-g, $ruby-red-b, 0.8);
}