What color is Ruby Red?
Ruby red is a deep, rich red with a slight darkening toward the center of its tone, hex #9B111E, close to the color of a dried rose petal. It has more depth than a pure red and less brightness than a cherry, giving it a dense, almost velvety appearance.
What is the meaning of the color Ruby Red?
The name comes from the Latin rubinus, derived from ruber, meaning red, applied to the gemstone prized across medieval Europe and South Asia for its intense color. Rubies were among the most traded precious stones along the Silk Road by the 13th century, documented in the travels of Marco Polo, who described the rubies of Ceylon as among the finest in the world. The color entered formal use in English to describe this specific deep red by the late 14th century. Tiffany and Co. has long used ruby as a benchmark color category in its gemstone grading documentation, anchoring the name to a precise visual standard in fine jewelry.
What colors go with Ruby Red?
Colors that pair well with Ruby red include:
Ivory: soft, warm contrast
Navy blue: deep, bold balance
Charcoal: dark, grounding depth
Gold: rich, warm accent
Forest green: earthy, festive contrast
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9B111E |
color: #9B111E;
|
| RGB | 155, 17, 30 |
color: rgb(155, 17, 30);
|
| RGB Percentage | 61%, 7%, 12% |
color: rgb(61%, 7%, 12%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 89%, 81%, 39% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 354°, 80%, 34% |
color: hsl(354, 80%, 34%);
|
| HSV | 354°, 89%, 61% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 27, 28, -4 |
color: lab(27% 28 -4);
|
| Decimal | 10162462 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.ruby-red {
color: #9B111E;
}
$ruby-red: #9B111E;
rgb(155, 17, 30)