Dark Red

The color #551C13 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 28, 19 and HSL values of 8°, 63%, 20%.

Color Values for #551C13

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HEX:
#551C13
RGB:
rgb(85,28,19) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(8,63%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 67%, 78%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #551C13

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #551C13. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 11%
Blue: 7.5%

Contrast Analysis for #551C13

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 #551C13

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #551C13

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

Complementary Colors for #551C13

The complementary color for #551C13 is #134B53. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #551C13

The analogous colors for #551C13 are #53132A and #533C13. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #551C13

The triadic colors for #551C13 are #13531B and #1B1353. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #551C13

These are the darker variations of #551C13. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44160F and #33110B. This progression shows how #551C13 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #551C13

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774942 and #997771. This progression shows how #551C13. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #551C13

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #551C13. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #551C13

Companies and brands that incorporate #551C13 in their visual identity.

#551C13 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #551C13. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #551C13 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 28, 19 and HSL values of 8°, 63%, 20%.

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