Dusky Ruby Satin

#8b5850

Notes

Dusky Ruby Satin (#8B5850) 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 (8°, 27%, 43%) 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

#8b5850

RGB

rgb(139, 88, 80)

HSL

hsl(8, 27%, 43%)