Ruby Regalia Color Palette
#9E1B32 · #C22B45 · #D8B060 · #3A0E18
Use #9E1B32 as the background. Use #C22B45 as the primary accent. Use #D8B060 as secondary. Use #3A0E18 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Ruby Regalia — royal, vintage, warm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Ruby Regalia color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 8.3% | 158, 27, 50 | 0%, 83%, 68%, 38% | 349°, 71%, 36% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 13.6% | 194, 43, 69 | 0%, 78%, 64%, 24% | 350°, 64%, 46% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 46.5% | 216, 176, 96 | 0%, 19%, 56%, 15% | 40°, 61%, 61% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.3% | 58, 14, 24 | 0%, 76%, 59%, 77% | 346°, 61%, 14% |
Ruby Regalia Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Ruby Regalia palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Ruby Regalia Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A0E18 on #D8B060 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8B060 on #3A0E18 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8B060 on #9E1B32 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.88:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #9E1B32 on #D8B060 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.88:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3A0E18 on #C22B45 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C22B45 on #3A0E18 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8B060 on #C22B45 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.76:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C22B45 on #D8B060 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.76:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A0E18 on #9E1B32 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.12:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9E1B32 on #3A0E18 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.12:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C22B45 on #9E1B32 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9E1B32 on #C22B45 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Ruby Regalia palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
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Colors That Pair Well With Ruby Regalia
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #C22B45 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C22B45 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Ruby Regalia Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C22B45 for small UI elements on #9E1B32 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #3A0E18 on #9E1B32 — 2.1:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #D8B060 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Ruby Regalia Color Scheme
To use this Ruby Regalia color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #9E1B32 for the main background and #C22B45 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A0E18 and #9E1B32 is 2.12:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Ruby Regalia Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Ruby Regalia color palette?
The Ruby Regalia palette contains #9E1B32, #C22B45, #D8B060, #3A0E18. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Ruby Regalia color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A0E18 on #D8B060 reaches 8.2:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Ruby Regalia palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #2AC0A7, #B56036, #F0EAEB extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Ruby Regalia palette create?
Ruby Regalia reads as royal, vintage, warm. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Ruby Regalia color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Ruby Regalia palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Ruby Regalia palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Ruby Regalia's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.