Ruby Echo Dusk
Ruby Echo Dusk is a warm balanced contrast palette built with orange red, orange, mint, yellow 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 #9A9B37 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #DDCEA7 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #198C7E for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #612B00;
--palette-color-2: #DDCEA7;
--palette-color-3: #198C7E;
--palette-color-4: #9A9B37;
}Ruby Echo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #612B00 | Saddle Brown | 86 RGB pts | 0.043 | 27° |
| #DDCEA7 | Nude | 43 RGB pts | 0.623 | 43° |
| #198C7E | Dark Cyan | 42 RGB pts | 0.205 | 173° |
| #9A9B37 | Olive Drab | 79 RGB pts | 0.306 | 61° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #612B00 on #DDCEA7 | 7.26:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #612B00 on #9A9B37 | 3.84:1 | fail | AA |
| #612B00 on #198C7E | 2.75:1 | fail | fail |
| #DDCEA7 on #198C7E | 2.64:1 | fail | fail |
| #DDCEA7 on #9A9B37 | 1.89:1 | fail | fail |
| #198C7E on #9A9B37 | 1.40:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #612B00 against #DDCEA7 at 7.26:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #198C7E against #9A9B37 at 1.40:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #612B00 (Saddle Brown, luminance 0.043) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #DDCEA7 (Nude, luminance 0.623) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 146° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #612B00 on a #DDCEA7 background, and reserve #198C7E for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with orange red, orange, mint, yellow 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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