Dark Red

The color #551010 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 16, 16 and HSL values of 0°, 68%, 20%.

Color Values for #551010

Below are the different color format representations for #551010. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#551010
RGB:
rgb(85,16,16)
HSL:
hsl(0,68%,20%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 81%, 81%, 67%)

Color Composition of #551010

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551010. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 6.3%
Blue: 6.3%

Contrast Analysis for #551010

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 #551010

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551010

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

Complementary Colors for #551010

The complementary color for #551010 is #105656. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551010

The analogous colors for #551010 are #561033 and #563310. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551010

The triadic colors for #551010 are #105610 and #101056. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551010

These are the darker variations of #551010. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #440D0D and #330A0A. This progression shows how #551010 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551010

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774040 and #997070. This progression shows how #551010. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551010

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551010. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551010

Companies and brands that incorporate #551010 in their visual identity.

#551010 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551010. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551010 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 16, 16 and HSL values of 0°, 68%, 20%.

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