Dusky Ruby Velvet

#ec2e27

Notes

Dusky Ruby Velvet (#EC2E27) 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 (2°, 84%, 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

#ec2e27

RGB

rgb(236, 46, 39)

HSL

hsl(2, 84%, 54%)