Ruddy

HEX: #FF0028 | Modern Palette

On White
3.98:1
FAIL
On Black
5.28:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF0028
RGB
255, 0, 40
HSL
350°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
0, 100, 84, 0

About Ruddy

Ruddy (#FF0028) is a color with RGB(255, 0, 40) and HSL(350.6°, 100%, 50%). 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 #00FFD7, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #28FF00 and #0028FF. The name comes from rudig (Old English).

  • HEX: #FF0028
  • RGB: 255, 0, 40
  • HSL: 350.6°, 100%, 50%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #00FFD7
  • Triadic colors: #28FF00, #0028FF
  • The name comes from rudig (Old 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 #FF0028 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #939300
Protanopia #5D5D2C
Tritanopia #FF0909
Achromatopsia #808080

Frequently Asked Questions

Ruddy (#FF0028) is a color with RGB(255, 0, 40) and HSL(350.6°, 100%, 50%).

#FF0028 pairs strongly with #00FFD7 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF0028 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FF0028 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Ruddy is linked to rudig from Old English, meaning red, reddish.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word rudig
Meaning red, reddish
Language Old English
First Recorded Use Before 12th Century

History

The word 'ruddy' has a long history in the English language, evolving from Germanic roots. It is related to other words like 'red' and 'rust'. Historically, it was often used to describe a healthy complexion, particularly in rural or outdoor settings, implying good health and vitality. Over time, its usage expanded to describe anything with a reddish hue. In more modern informal usage, it can also function as a mild expletive, particularly in British English, as a euphemism for 'bloody'.

First Recorded Use

The earliest forms of 'ruddy' can be traced back to Old English 'rudig' and Middle English 'rudi'.

Cultural Associations

Culturally, 'ruddy' has strong associations with health and vigor, especially in older literature and art where a 'ruddy complexion' was a sign of a robust individual, often from the working class or rural areas. Think of rosy-cheeked farmers or sailors. Its use as a mild expletive in British English adds another layer, often used to express annoyance or emphasis without being overly offensive.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FF0028;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FF0028;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FF0028;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF0028,
        #00FFD7
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FF0028,
        #00FFD7
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$ruddy: #FF0028;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ruddy-r: 255;
$ruddy-g: 0;
$ruddy-b: 40;

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