Dusky Ruby Velvet

#dd4048

Notes

Dusky Ruby Velvet (#DD4048) 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 (357°, 70%, 56%) 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

#dd4048

RGB

rgb(221, 64, 72)

HSL

hsl(357, 70%, 56%)