Big Dip O’ruby

HEX: #9C2542 | Modern Palette

On White
7.62:1
PASS
On Black
2.76:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#9C2542
RGB
156, 37, 66
HSL
345°, 76% ,61%
CMYK
0, 76.28, 57.69, 38.82

About Big Dip O’ruby

Big Dip O’ruby (#9C2542) is a color with RGB(156, 37, 66) and HSL(345.38°, 76.28%, 61.18%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #259C7F, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #429C25 and #25429C. The name comes from Big Dip O’ruby (English (American Slang)).

  • HEX: #9C2542
  • RGB: 156, 37, 66
  • HSL: 345.38°, 76.28%, 61.18%
  • Mood: Energetic, Playful
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #259C7F
  • Triadic colors: #429C25, #25429C
  • The name comes from Big Dip O’ruby (English (American Slang)).

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Color Palettes

Big Dip O’ruby #9C2542 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Big Dip O’ruby #9C2542 pairs with #259C7F as its complementary color, and #429C25 and #25429C in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Big Dip O’ruby #9C2542 moves from dark #150509 tones through the base color to lighter #FAEAEE tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Playful
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #5D5D3E
Protanopia #414143
Tritanopia #9B2A2A
Achromatopsia #545454

Frequently Asked Questions

Big Dip O’ruby (#9C2542) is a color with RGB(156, 37, 66) and HSL(345.38°, 76.28%, 61.18%).

#9C2542 pairs strongly with #259C7F as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#9C2542 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#9C2542 is commonly associated with Energetic, Playful.

The name Big Dip O’ruby is linked to Big Dip O’ruby from English (American Slang), meaning A large scoop or portion of something, often referring to ice cream or a similar dessert, with 'ruby' implying a red or cherry-like flavor/color..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Big Dip O’ruby
Meaning A large scoop or portion of something, often referring to ice cream or a similar dessert, with 'ruby' implying a red or cherry-like flavor/color.
Language English (American Slang)
First Recorded Use Early 20th Century

History

The phrase 'Big Dip O’ruby' appears to be a whimsical, perhaps regional or niche, slang term from the early 20th century, likely originating in American English. The 'dip' clearly refers to a scoop, particularly in the context of ice cream. The addition of 'O’ruby' is more evocative; 'ruby' is a color often associated with red fruits like cherries or raspberries, common ice cream flavors or toppings. It could also be a playful personification or a reference to something precious, implying a highly desired or generous serving. Its usage was likely informal and perhaps limited to specific social groups or regions, as it doesn't appear to have gained widespread, lasting popularity in mainstream English.

First Recorded Use

Circa 1920s-1930s

Cultural Associations

This phrase reflects a period in American culture where food, particularly desserts like ice cream, was becoming more accessible and a source of simple pleasure. The playful nature of the phrase aligns with the lighthearted slang often found during the Roaring Twenties and the subsequent decades, a time of significant social and cultural change. It evokes an image of an old-fashioned soda fountain or ice cream parlor.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #9C2542;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #9C2542;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #9C2542;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #9C2542,
        #50E8C3
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #9C2542,
        #50E8C3
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$big-dip-o’ruby: #9C2542;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$big-dip-o’ruby-r: 156;
$big-dip-o’ruby-g: 37;
$big-dip-o’ruby-b: 66;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $big-dip-o’ruby;
    color: rgba($big-dip-o’ruby-r, $big-dip-o’ruby-g, $big-dip-o’ruby-b, 0.8);
}