Soft Ruby Shimmer

#ca3c1c

Notes

Soft Ruby Shimmer (#CA3C1C) is a true red with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (11°, 76%, 45%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. 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

#ca3c1c

RGB

rgb(202, 60, 28)

HSL

hsl(11, 76%, 45%)