Dusky Ruby Thread

#dd3f27

Notes

Dusky Ruby Thread (#DD3F27) 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 (8°, 73%, 51%) 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

#dd3f27

RGB

rgb(221, 63, 39)

HSL

hsl(8, 73%, 51%)