Dusty Ruby Slate

#8a5656

Notes

Dusty Ruby Slate (#8A5656) is a true red with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (0°, 23%, 44%) places it in the muted band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary cyan. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#8a5656

RGB

rgb(138, 86, 86)

HSL

hsl(0, 23%, 44%)