What color is Ruby?
Ruby is a deep, vivid red with a slight blue or pink shift, hex #E0115F, close to the color of a fresh pomegranate seed. It is brighter and more saturated than burgundy, with a clarity that catches light rather than absorbing it.
What is the meaning of the color Ruby?
The name comes from the Latin rubeus, meaning red, and the gemstone ruby has been prized since at least 200 BCE along the Silk Road trade routes connecting Burma to China and India. Medieval European royalty set rubies into crowns and rings as symbols of power and protection, a use documented in the British Imperial State Crown, which contains the Black Prince’s Ruby, worn by Henry V at Agincourt in 1415. The color entered English as a descriptor for deep red around the 14th century and was later standardized as a specific shade in gemological grading by the Gemological Institute of America, which distinguishes ruby red from lighter pink sapphire by hue saturation.
What colors go with Ruby?
Colors that pair well with Ruby include:
Gold: rich, warm contrast
Navy: deep, formal balance
Ivory: soft, elegant relief
Emerald Green: bold complementary pairing
Charcoal: grounded, modern depth
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #E0115F |
color: #E0115F;
|
| RGB | 224, 17, 95 |
color: rgb(224, 17, 95);
|
| RGB Percentage | 88%, 7%, 37% |
color: rgb(88%, 7%, 37%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 92%, 58%, 12% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 337°, 86%, 47% |
color: hsl(337, 86%, 47%);
|
| HSV | 337°, 92%, 88% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 38, 41, -26 |
color: lab(38% 41 -26);
|
| Decimal | 14684511 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.ruby {
color: #E0115F;
}
$ruby: #E0115F;
rgb(224, 17, 95)