Rubylicious
Also known as: Anger, Red-Eye, Razzmatazz, Beet Wave
Rubylicious is what happens when red turns medium and vivid. The effect is passionate and urgent, made for sale banners and sportswear. Rubylicious plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 4.93:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Rubylicious color codes
- HEX
- #DB1459
- RGB
- rgb(219, 20, 89)
- RGBA
- rgba(219, 20, 89, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(339, 83%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(339, 91%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 91%, 59%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(48.1 72.0 17.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.5% 0.222 10.4)
Color intelligence
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
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 8.0
- RAL 3018 — Strawberry red#D14152 · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Rubylicious works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Rubylicious
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Rubylicious by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.93:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Rubylicious background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Rubylicious
Rubylicious with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rubylicious
Rubylicious triad
Similar colors
- Anger#DD0055 · ΔE 1.0
- Beet Wave#D4265D · ΔE 1.5
- Debian Red#D70A53 · ΔE 1.5
- Framboise#E40058 · ΔE 1.7
- Love Surge#CE1D51 · ΔE 2.7
- Lusty Lips#D5174E · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rubylicious is closest to Dark Cyan.
Rubylicious FAQs
What color is Rubylicious?
Rubylicious is a medium red with the hex code #DB1459. In HSL terms it has a hue of 339°, 83% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rubylicious?
The hex code for Rubylicious is #DB1459. In RGB it's rgb(219, 20, 89), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 91%, 59%, 14%).
What colors go well with Rubylicious?
Rubylicious 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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