Pale Ruby Shadow

#8b5565

Notes

Pale Ruby Shadow (#8B5565) 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 (342°, 24%, 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 teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#8b5565

RGB

rgb(139, 85, 101)

HSL

hsl(342, 24%, 44%)