REDS
Ruby Red
#CA2C2C
Ruby Red is a balanced red sitting at HSL 0°, 64%, 48%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Ruby Red 2001-10
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Ruby Red
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #CA2C2C?
#CA2C2C is Ruby Red, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #CA2C2C warm or cool?
Ruby Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Ruby Red?
Ruby Red works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Ruby Red?
Ruby Red pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Ruby Red?
You can download Ruby Red on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #CA2C2C?
#CA2C2C converts to RGB 202, 44, 44.