Dark Red

The color #542C24 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 84, 44, 36 and HSL values of 10°, 40%, 24%.

Color Values for #542C24

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HEX:
#542C24
RGB:
rgb(84,44,36) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(10,40%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 48%, 57%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #542C24

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #542C24. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.9%
Green: 17.3%
Blue: 14.1%

Contrast Analysis for #542C24

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 #542C24

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #542C24

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

Complementary Colors for #542C24

The complementary color for #542C24 is #254E56. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #542C24

The analogous colors for #542C24 are #562535 and #564525. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #542C24

The triadic colors for #542C24 are #25562D and #2D2556. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #542C24

These are the darker variations of #542C24. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #43231D and #321A16. This progression shows how #542C24 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #542C24

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #765650 and #98807C. This progression shows how #542C24. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #542C24

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #542C24. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #542C24

Companies and brands that incorporate #542C24 in their visual identity.

#542C24 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #542C24. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #542C24 is a dark red with RGB values of 84, 44, 36 and HSL values of 10°, 40%, 24%.

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