Dark Red

The color #542A18 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 84, 42, 24 and HSL values of 18°, 56%, 21%.

Color Values for #542A18

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HEX:
#542A18
RGB:
rgb(84,42,24) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(18,56%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 50%, 71%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #542A18

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #542A18. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.9%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 9.4%

Contrast Analysis for #542A18

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 #542A18

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #542A18

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

Complementary Colors for #542A18

The complementary color for #542A18 is #184254. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #542A18

The analogous colors for #542A18 are #541824 and #544818. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #542A18

The triadic colors for #542A18 are #18542A and #2A1854. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #542A18

These are the darker variations of #542A18. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #432213 and #32190E. This progression shows how #542A18 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #542A18

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #765546 and #987F74. This progression shows how #542A18. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #542A18

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #542A18. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #542A18

Companies and brands that incorporate #542A18 in their visual identity.

#542A18 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #542A18. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #542A18 is a dark red with RGB values of 84, 42, 24 and HSL values of 18°, 56%, 21%.

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