Vivid Dark Red

The color #551809 is a vivid dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 24, 9 and HSL values of 12°, 81%, 18%.

Color Values for #551809

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HEX:
#551809
RGB:
rgb(85,24,9) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(12,81%,18%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 72%, 89%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551809

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551809. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 9.4%
Blue: 3.5%

Contrast Analysis for #551809

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 #551809

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551809

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

Complementary Colors for #551809

The complementary color for #551809 is #094453. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551809

The analogous colors for #551809 are #53091F and #533D09. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551809

The triadic colors for #551809 are #095318 and #180953. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551809

These are the darker variations of #551809. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #441307 and #330E05. This progression shows how #551809 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551809

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77463A and #99746B. This progression shows how #551809. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551809

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551809. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551809

Companies and brands that incorporate #551809 in their visual identity.

#551809 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551809. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551809 is a vivid dark red with RGB values of 85, 24, 9 and HSL values of 12°, 81%, 18%.

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