Medium Ruby

HEX: #AA4069 | Modern Palette

On White
5.76:1
PASS
On Black
3.65:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#AA4069
RGB
170, 64, 105
HSL
336°, 62% ,66%
CMYK
0, 62.35, 38.24, 33.33

About Medium Ruby

Medium Ruby (#AA4069) is a color with RGB(170, 64, 105) and HSL(336.79°, 62.35%, 66.67%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #40AA81, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #69AA40 and #4069AA. The name comes from Medium Ruby (English).

  • HEX: #AA4069
  • RGB: 170, 64, 105
  • HSL: 336.79°, 62.35%, 66.67%
  • Mood: Romantic
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #40AA81
  • Triadic colors: #69AA40, #4069AA
  • The name comes from Medium Ruby (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #AA4069 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Romantic
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #6D6D66
Protanopia #54546A
Tritanopia #A84747
Achromatopsia #666666

Frequently Asked Questions

Medium Ruby (#AA4069) is a color with RGB(170, 64, 105) and HSL(336.79°, 62.35%, 66.67%).

#AA4069 pairs strongly with #40AA81 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#AA4069 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Warm styles.

#AA4069 is commonly associated with Romantic.

The name Medium Ruby is linked to Medium Ruby from English, meaning A color description indicating a shade of red that is characteristic of a ruby gemstone, but of a moderate or medium intensity rather than very light or very dark..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Medium Ruby
Meaning A color description indicating a shade of red that is characteristic of a ruby gemstone, but of a moderate or medium intensity rather than very light or very dark.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The word 'ruby' itself comes from the Latin 'ruber' meaning red. Rubies have been prized gemstones for millennia, and their characteristic red color has long been used as a descriptor. The addition of 'medium' serves to differentiate it from lighter 'pale ruby' or darker 'deep ruby' shades, becoming particularly important in fields like fashion, interior design, and digital media where precise color communication is essential. The hex code #aa4069 further solidifies its modern, standardized usage.

First Recorded Use

The specific compound term 'Medium Ruby' as a precise color descriptor likely gained traction with the advent of standardized color systems and digital color representation. While 'ruby' as a color has existed for centuries, the 'medium' qualifier for precise color communication is more recent.

Cultural Associations

Rubies are often associated with passion, love, power, and royalty across many cultures. The 'ruby red' color is frequently used in symbolism for these concepts. As a 'medium ruby,' it retains these associations but perhaps with a slightly less intense or aggressive connotation than a very deep, dark ruby red, making it versatile for various applications.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #AA4069;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #AA4069;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #AA4069;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #AA4069,
        #75DFB6
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #AA4069,
        #75DFB6
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$medium-ruby: #AA4069;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$medium-ruby-r: 170;
$medium-ruby-g: 64;
$medium-ruby-b: 105;

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