Deep Ruby

HEX: #843F5B | Modern Palette

On White
7.39:1
PASS
On Black
2.84:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#843F5B
RGB
132, 63, 91
HSL
335°, 52% ,51%
CMYK
0, 52.27, 31.06, 48.24

About Deep Ruby

Deep Ruby (#843F5B) is a color with RGB(132, 63, 91) and HSL(335.65°, 52.27%, 51.76%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #3F8468, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #5B843F and #3F5B84. The name comes from Deep Ruby (English).

  • HEX: #843F5B
  • RGB: 132, 63, 91
  • HSL: 335.65°, 52.27%, 51.76%
  • Mood: Romantic
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Logo
  • Complementary color: #3F8468
  • Triadic colors: #5B843F, #3F5B84
  • The name comes from Deep Ruby (English).

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Color Palettes

Deep Ruby #843F5B 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

Deep Ruby #843F5B pairs with #3F8468 as its complementary color, and #5B843F and #3F5B84 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 Deep Ruby #843F5B moves from dark #11080C tones through the base color to lighter #F7EEF1 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Romantic
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Logo

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #5A5A59
Protanopia #4B4B5B
Tritanopia #824343
Achromatopsia #565656

Frequently Asked Questions

Deep Ruby (#843F5B) is a color with RGB(132, 63, 91) and HSL(335.65°, 52.27%, 51.76%).

#843F5B pairs strongly with #3F8468 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#843F5B is suitable for Text, Button, Logo and works well with Warm styles.

#843F5B is commonly associated with Romantic.

The name Deep Ruby is linked to Deep Ruby from English, meaning A dark, rich shade of red, reminiscent of a ruby gemstone..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Deep Ruby
Meaning A dark, rich shade of red, reminiscent of a ruby gemstone.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The color 'ruby' itself is named after the gemstone, known for its vibrant red hues. 'Deep Ruby' specifies a darker, more intense variant of this red. The addition of 'deep' is a common English modifier used to describe a darker or more saturated version of a color. This particular shade (#843f5b) falls into the purplish-red category, often associated with luxury, passion, and sophistication. Its precise definition and widespread recognition are relatively modern, driven by industries that require specific color communication.

First Recorded Use

While 'ruby' as a color has existed for centuries, the specific compound 'Deep Ruby' likely gained traction with the advent of standardized color systems (like Pantone) and digital color representation. Its common usage in fashion, interior design, and cosmetics suggests a rise in the latter half of the 20th century.

Cultural Associations

Deep Ruby, and similar dark red shades, are often associated with: - **Luxury and Royalty:** Rubies have historically been prized by royalty and the wealthy. - **Passion and Love:** Red is universally linked to strong emotions. - **Power and Authority:** Dark, rich colors can convey gravitas. - **Sophistication and Elegance:** Often seen in formal wear, upscale interiors, and high-end products. - **Autumnal Themes:** Can evoke the rich colors of fall foliage.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #843F5B;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #843F5B;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #843F5B;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #843F5B,
        #44C490
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #843F5B,
        #44C490
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$deep-ruby: #843F5B;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-ruby-r: 132;
$deep-ruby-g: 63;
$deep-ruby-b: 91;

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