Chalky Ruby Linen

#9e8a8e

Notes

Chalky Ruby Linen (#9E8A8E) is a true red with a warm character. It leans warm, pulling light toward red, orange, and yellow. Naturally inviting, it suits editorial and hospitality contexts. Its HSL profile (348°, 9%, 58%) 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

#9e8a8e

RGB

rgb(158, 138, 142)

HSL

hsl(348, 9%, 58%)