Dark Red

The color #542416 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 84, 36, 22 and HSL values of 14°, 58%, 21%.

Color Values for #542416

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HEX:
#542416
RGB:
rgb(84,36,22) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(14,58%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 57%, 74%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #542416

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #542416. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.9%
Green: 14.1%
Blue: 8.6%

Contrast Analysis for #542416

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #542416

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #542416

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #542416

The complementary color for #542416 is #164655. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #542416

The analogous colors for #542416 are #551627 and #554416. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #542416

The triadic colors for #542416 are #165525 and #251655. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #542416

These are the darker variations of #542416. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #431D12 and #32160D. This progression shows how #542416 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #542416

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #765045 and #987C73. This progression shows how #542416. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #542416

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #542416. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #542416

Companies and brands that incorporate #542416 in their visual identity.

#542416 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #542416. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #542416 is a dark red with RGB values of 84, 36, 22 and HSL values of 14°, 58%, 21%.

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