Dark Red

The color #542E22 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 84, 46, 34 and HSL values of 14°, 42%, 23%.

Color Values for #542E22

Below are the different color format representations for #542E22. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#542E22
RGB:
rgb(84,46,34) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(14,42%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 45%, 60%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #542E22

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #542E22. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.9%
Green: 18%
Blue: 13.3%

Contrast Analysis for #542E22

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 #542E22

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #542E22

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

Complementary Colors for #542E22

The complementary color for #542E22 is #224853. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #542E22

The analogous colors for #542E22 are #53222F and #534622. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #542E22

The triadic colors for #542E22 are #22532E and #2E2253. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #542E22

These are the darker variations of #542E22. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #43251B and #321C14. This progression shows how #542E22 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #542E22

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #76584E and #98827A. This progression shows how #542E22. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #542E22

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #542E22. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #542E22

Companies and brands that incorporate #542E22 in their visual identity.

#542E22 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #542E22. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #542E22 is a dark red with RGB values of 84, 46, 34 and HSL values of 14°, 42%, 23%.

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