Dusky Ruby Thread

#8b4b51

Notes

Dusky Ruby Thread (#8B4B51) 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 (354°, 30%, 42%) places it in the balanced 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 teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#8b4b51

RGB

rgb(139, 75, 81)

HSL

hsl(354, 30%, 42%)