Dark Red

The color #551911 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 25, 17 and HSL values of 7°, 67%, 20%.

Color Values for #551911

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HEX:
#551911
RGB:
rgb(85,25,17) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(7,67%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 71%, 80%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551911

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551911. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 9.8%
Blue: 6.7%

Contrast Analysis for #551911

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 #551911

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551911

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

Complementary Colors for #551911

The complementary color for #551911 is #114D55. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551911

The analogous colors for #551911 are #55112B and #553B11. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551911

The triadic colors for #551911 are #115519 and #191155. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551911

These are the darker variations of #551911. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44140E and #330F0A. This progression shows how #551911 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551911

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774741 and #997570. This progression shows how #551911. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551911

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551911. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551911

Companies and brands that incorporate #551911 in their visual identity.

#551911 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551911. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551911 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 25, 17 and HSL values of 7°, 67%, 20%.

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