Ruby Fire
Also known as: Borderline Pink , Bourgeois , Mellow Melon , Radioactive Eggplant
There is a bold and energetic quality to Ruby Fire. The vivid, warm red at #F20769 rewards call-to-action buttons and food branding. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Ruby Fire maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.01:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Ruby Fire color codes
- HEX
- #F20769
- RGB
- rgb(242, 7, 105)
- RGBA
- rgba(242, 7, 105, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(335, 94%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(335, 97%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 97%, 57%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(52.7 79.4 15.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.7% 0.245 7.9)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: deeppink #FF1493 · ΔE 8.5
- RAL 3018: Strawberry red #D14152 · ΔE 8.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Ruby Fire works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Ruby Fire
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Ruby Fire by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.19:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.01:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Ruby Fire background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ruby Fire
Ruby Fire with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ruby Fire
Ruby Fire triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hyper Pink #EC006C · ΔE 2.0
- Amor #EE3377 · ΔE 3.3
- Pink Ink #FF1476 · ΔE 3.5
- Cyberpink #FF2077 · ΔE 3.9
- Framboise #E40058 · ΔE 4.3
- Neon Rose #FF0080 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ruby Fire is closest to Sea .
FAQ
Ruby Fire FAQs
What color is Ruby Fire?
Ruby Fire is a medium red with the hex code #F20769. In HSL terms it has a hue of 335°, 94% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ruby Fire?
The hex code for Ruby Fire is #F20769. In RGB it's rgb(242, 7, 105), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 97%, 57%, 5%).
What colors go well with Ruby Fire?
Ruby Fire pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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