Dusky Ruby Velvet

#9e5c57

Notes

Dusky Ruby Velvet (#9E5C57) 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 (4°, 29%, 48%) 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

#9e5c57

RGB

rgb(158, 92, 87)

HSL

hsl(4, 29%, 48%)