Cruel Ruby Color – #dd3344: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cruel Ruby color hex code is #dd3344, and it is composed of 87% red, 20% green and 27% blue.
Cruel Ruby is a dark, bright, and warm color at 77% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.53:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cruel Ruby color (#dd3344) against light backgrounds.

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Cruel Ruby Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cruel Ruby, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dd3344 |
| RGB | rgb(221,51,68) |
| HSL | hsl(354,71.4%,53.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 77, 69, 13 |
| HSV | 354, 77, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 20, 27 |
| XYZ | 32, 18.2, 7.3 |
| LAB | 49.7, 64.5, 32.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 77% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.53 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.63 (passes WCAG AA) |
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