Ruby red is a bright, intense shade of red, reminiscent of the colour of the precious gemstone ruby. This colour is often associated with expressions of love, passion and energy, as well as elegance and luxury. Ruby red is particularly highly valued in the gemstone world, as ruby is one of the four 'classic' gemstones along with diamond, sapphire and emerald.
Ruby red is a popular choice in fashion and interior design, where it is often used as a highlight to grab attention. The richness and depth of the colour makes it easy to combine with both neutral shades such as black or white and other bright colours such as gold or deep green, creating an elegant and balanced look.
RGB and HEX colour codes for ruby red
The RGB code for the ruby red colour is (224, 17, 95) and the HEX code is #E0115F.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#9B111E |
| RGB |
rgb(155, 17, 30) |
| HSL |
hsl(352, 80%, 34%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(352, 89%, 61%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0%, 89%, 81%, 39%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#119B88 |
| Complementary colour |
#1E9B80 |
Dark and light shades of ruby red
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Dark shades
Light shades
Complementary colour palettes of ruby red
The rich, deep shades of ruby red can be the perfect choice for interior and design projects. Below, we present the colour palettes of complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral to help you choose the most suitable colour combinations.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of ruby red?
Ruby red is a deep, saturated shade of red, which is named after the gemstone ruby. This colour is usually rich and intense, often with a slight hint of darkness or brownish tones, giving it an even deeper and more elegant appearance.
What is the colour of ruby red?
The colour of ruby red is basically influenced by several factors. The main source is the presence of chromium in the corundum crystal lattice that makes up ruby. Chromium atoms are embedded in the alumina crystal lattice and absorb the parts of the light spectrum that give the ruby red colour. The intensity and hue of the colour can depend on the amount of chromium concentration and the impurities and imperfections in the stone. The effects of ultraviolet and fluorescent light can also modify the appearance of ruby.
How is the ruby red colour colour mixing possible?
To achieve the ruby red colour, you usually need to mix the following colours:
- Red: Ruby red is basically a deep, intense red colour.
- Blue: Adding a little blue to red gives a darker, deeper shade, closer to ruby red.
- Purple: some shades of ruby red contain more purple, often achieved by mixing blue and red.
It is important to keep checking the mixture, adding the colours little by little to avoid shades that are too dark or too light.
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