Dusky Ruby Wave

#ea4d2a

Notes

Dusky Ruby Wave (#EA4D2A) 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°, 82%, 54%) 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

#ea4d2a

RGB

rgb(234, 77, 42)

HSL

hsl(11, 82%, 54%)