Dusky Ruby Velvet

#a1454b

Notes

Dusky Ruby Velvet (#A1454B) 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 (356°, 40%, 45%) places it in the balanced 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

#a1454b

RGB

rgb(161, 69, 75)

HSL

hsl(356, 40%, 45%)