Ruby Current Dusk
Ruby Current Dusk is a warm balanced contrast palette built with orange, yellow, orange red tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #F9EAC3 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #A6A743 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #7D471C for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #DEAD37;
--palette-color-2: #A6A743;
--palette-color-3: #7D471C;
--palette-color-4: #F9EAC3;
}Ruby Current Dusk colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #DEAD37 | Golden Rod | 43 RGB pts | 0.457 | 42° |
| #A6A743 | Dark Khaki | 83 RGB pts | 0.361 | 61° |
| #7D471C | Saddle Brown | 26 RGB pts | 0.090 | 27° |
| #F9EAC3 | Bisque | 15 RGB pts | 0.829 | 43° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7D471C on #F9EAC3 | 6.30:1 | AA | AAA |
| #DEAD37 on #7D471C | 3.63:1 | fail | AA |
| #A6A743 on #7D471C | 2.95:1 | fail | fail |
| #A6A743 on #F9EAC3 | 2.14:1 | fail | fail |
| #DEAD37 on #F9EAC3 | 1.73:1 | fail | fail |
| #DEAD37 on #A6A743 | 1.23:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #7D471C against #F9EAC3 at 6.30:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #DEAD37 against #A6A743 at 1.23:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #7D471C (Saddle Brown, luminance 0.090) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #F9EAC3 (Bisque, luminance 0.829) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 34° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #7D471C on a #F9EAC3 background, and reserve #DEAD37 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with orange, yellow, orange red tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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