1. reds
2. neutrals
3. Cruel Ruby

Color Cruel Ruby red (#dd3344):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cruel Ruby red (#dd3344):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Cruel Ruby / #dd3344

The HTML HEX code is #dd3344. The corresponding color name is "Cruel Ruby". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 221%, Green (G): 51%, Blue (B): 68%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 77%, Yellow (Y):69%, Black (K): 13%. In the HSL color space, #dd3344 has a hue of 354°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 53%. The HSV representation is 354° for hue, 77% for saturation, and 87% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 65, and b* (blue to yellow) = 32. The XYZ representation is X: 32, Y: 18, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4069, U (chrominance) = -0.0690, and V (chrominance) = 0.4033.

The decimal value of the color is 14496580. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC3333. Variations of the colour are #EB8993 for a 20% lighter version and #901824 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #dd3344, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1946 Kelvin (1946K).

The approximate wavelength of #dd3344 is around 673.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cruel Ruby (Hex: #dd3344): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Cruel Ruby (#dd3344) is a vibrant, assertive color that resembles the intense richness of ripe raspberries. Its bold and luxurious tone evokes a sense of passion, energy, and sophistication. This deep red shade can also be likened to a vivid sunset, with its fiery hues capturing the attention and igniting a sense of excitement.

Tints and Shades of #dd3344 HEX color (Cruel Ruby)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #dd3344, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #F7CCD0
• #EE99A2
• #E66673
• #dd3344
• #A62633
• #6F1A22
• #370D11
• #000000

Tones of Cruel Ruby (#dd3344 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #dd3344, #b8525c is the less saturated color, while #dd3344 is the most saturated one.

• #b8525c
• #c14a56
• #ca4250
• #d43b4a
• #dd3344
• #56393c
• #4f2d31
• #482226
• #41161a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #dd3344;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #dd3344; }

.text {color:#dd3344;}

.background {background-color:#dd3344;}

.border {border:1px solid #dd3344;}