Dusty Ruby Overcast

#8e5f57

Notes

Dusty Ruby Overcast (#8E5F57) 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 (9°, 24%, 45%) 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

#8e5f57

RGB

rgb(142, 95, 87)

HSL

hsl(9, 24%, 45%)