Dark Red

The color #551B17 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 27, 23 and HSL values of 4°, 57%, 21%.

Color Values for #551B17

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HEX:
#551B17
RGB:
rgb(85,27,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(4,57%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 68%, 73%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551B17

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551B17. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #551B17

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 #551B17

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551B17

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

Complementary Colors for #551B17

The complementary color for #551B17 is #175054. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551B17

The analogous colors for #551B17 are #541731 and #543A17. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551B17

The triadic colors for #551B17 are #17541B and #1B1754. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551B17

These are the darker variations of #551B17. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #441612 and #33100E. This progression shows how #551B17 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551B17

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774945 and #997674. This progression shows how #551B17. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551B17

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551B17. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551B17

Companies and brands that incorporate #551B17 in their visual identity.

#551B17 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551B17. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551B17 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 27, 23 and HSL values of 4°, 57%, 21%.

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