Ruby Red (#E0115F) — Color Codes, Meaning & UI Palettes
Ruby Red (#E0115F) is a vibrant, deep purplish-red that mirrors the fiery crystalline refraction of natural corundum gems. It symbolizes passion, royal majesty, fierce power, and timeless luxury.
#E0115F. In RGB, it is rgb(224, 17, 95). In HSL, it is hsl(337deg, 86%, 47%), and its print CMYK formulation is cmyk(0%, 92%, 58%, 12%). It has a relative luminance of 0.171 and pairs best in UI design with Pure Platinum (#F8FAFC) and Obsidian Shadow (#090A0F).
WCAG 2.1 Accessibility & Contrast Rating
11-Step Tints & Shades Scale (Tailwind 50–950)
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Color Harmonies & Palette Schemes
Complementary
Analogous -30°
Analogous +30°
Triadic +120°
Triadic +240°
Curated UI Design Pairings for Ruby Red
High-impact conversion button, holiday promotion badge, and live broadcast indicator for luxury jewelry, beauty cosmetics, and VIP membership sites.
Export Ruby Red Code Snippets
--color-ruby-red: #E0115F;
'ruby-red': '#E0115F'
Color(hex: "#E0115F")
{"name": "Ruby Red", "hex": "#E0115F"}
Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby Red (#E0115F)
What is the exact HEX code for Ruby Red?
The exact HEX code for Ruby Red is #E0115F. In 8-digit hexadecimal (with 100% opacity), it is #E0115FFF. Its RGB decimal equivalent is rgb(224, 17, 95) and its HSL value is hsl(337deg, 86%, 47%).
What colors go best with Ruby Red in UI and web design?
Ruby Red pairs exceptionally well with Pure Platinum (#F8FAFC), Obsidian Shadow (#090A0F), Warm Champagne (#F7E7CE), and Soft Rose (#FFE4E6).
How do I use Ruby Red in CSS and Tailwind CSS?
In standard CSS, apply it directly via color: #E0115F; or background-color: #E0115F;. In Tailwind CSS, use arbitrary value syntax like bg-[#e0115f] or text-[#e0115f], or define it in your Tailwind v4 @theme block as --color-ruby-red: #E0115F;.
Is Ruby Red WCAG accessible for readable text?
Against a pure white background (#FFFFFF), Ruby Red achieves a contrast ratio of 4.75:1 (AA). Against a pure black background (#000000), it achieves 4.42:1 (AA Large). Check custom contrast pairings on Pikka's WCAG Contrast Checker.
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