Ruby

HEX: #E0115F | Modern Palette

On White
4.76:1
PASS
On Black
4.41:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#E0115F
RGB
224, 17, 95
HSL
337°, 85% ,47%
CMYK
0, 92, 58, 12

About Ruby

Ruby (#E0115F) is a color with RGB(224, 17, 95) and HSL(337.4°, 85.9%, 47.3%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #11E092, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #5FE011 and #115FE0. The name comes from ruber (Latin).

  • HEX: #E0115F
  • RGB: 224, 17, 95
  • HSL: 337.4°, 85.9%, 47.3%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #11E092
  • Triadic colors: #5FE011, #115FE0
  • The name comes from ruber (Latin).

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Color Palettes

Ruby #E0115F 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.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Ruby #E0115F pairs with #11E092 as its complementary color, and #5FE011 and #115FE0 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 #E0115F moves from dark #18020A tones through the base color to lighter #FDE7F0 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #818158
Protanopia #535360
Tritanopia #DE2626
Achromatopsia #737373

Frequently Asked Questions

Ruby (#E0115F) is a color with RGB(224, 17, 95) and HSL(337.4°, 85.9%, 47.3%).

#E0115F pairs strongly with #11E092 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E0115F is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#E0115F is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Ruby is linked to ruber from Latin, meaning red.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word ruber
Meaning red
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Antiquity

History

Rubies have been prized gemstones for thousands of years, with their deep red color symbolizing power, passion, and protection. Ancient cultures often associated rubies with the sun and believed they possessed mystical powers. They were worn by royalty and nobility as talismans and symbols of wealth. The most famous historical source for rubies was the Mogok Valley in Myanmar (Burma), which has been producing high-quality rubies for over 800 years. The term 'ruby' itself derives from the Latin word 'ruber' meaning red, reflecting its defining characteristic. Historically, all red gemstones were often referred to as rubies until advancements in mineralogy allowed for more precise identification, distinguishing rubies (corundum) from spinels and garnets.

First Recorded Use

Ancient civilizations (e.g., Roman Empire, Ancient India)

Cultural Associations

In many Asian cultures, rubies are considered good luck charms and are associated with good fortune and protection. In Hindu mythology, rubies are called 'ratnaraj' (king of precious stones) and are believed to promote mental clarity and peace. In Western cultures, rubies are the birthstone for July and are traditionally given as gifts for 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries, symbolizing enduring love and passion. They are often featured in royal regalia and significant jewelry pieces.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E0115F;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E0115F;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E0115F;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E0115F,
        #11E092
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E0115F,
        #11E092
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$ruby: #E0115F;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ruby-r: 224;
$ruby-g: 17;
$ruby-b: 95;

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