#dd3344 - Cruel Ruby color

A vivid, saturated raspberry-red with a strong warm bias, this color reads as bold, energetic and modern. It combines the brightness of a vibrant pink with the depth of classic crimson, producing a lively, attention-grabbing tone ideal for accents, call-to-action elements or youthful branding. It contrasts beautifully with deep navy or charcoal and pairs well with warm neutrals and soft golds. Use sparingly for impact—large surfaces can feel intense—where it conveys passion, playfulness and contemporary confidence.

color #dd3344

#dd3344 color RGB value is 221, 51, 68, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.769, 0.692, 0.133. Alternative names for that color are: cruel ruby, brown, crimson, red.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
221, 51, 68
rgb(221, 51, 68)
CMYK
0.00, 0.769, 0.692, 0.133
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sRGB
0.867, 0.200, 0.267
rgb(86.7% 20% 26.7%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.747, 0.212, 0.271
color(a98-rgb 0.747 0.212 0.271)
HCT
18.6, 83.4, 49.7
color(--hct 18.6 57.5% 49.7%)
HSL
354, 71.4, 53.3
hsl(354 71.4% 53.3%)
HSV
354, 76.9, 86.7
color(--hsv 354 76.9% 86.7%)
HWB
354, 20.0, 13.3
hwb(354 20% 13.3%)
Lab
50.5, 65.5, 33.7
lab(50.5 65.5 33.7)
P3
0.798, 0.262, 0.288
color(display-p3 0.798 0.262 0.288)
XYZ D50
0.336, 0.188, 0.0546
color(xyz-d50 0.336 0.188 0.055)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#dd3344
RGB:221 51 68
HSL:354deg 71.43% 53.33%
HEX:#33ddcc
RGB:51 221 204
HSL:174deg 71.43% 53.33%

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