Dark Red

The color #552016 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 32, 22 and HSL values of 10°, 59%, 21%.

Color Values for #552016

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HEX:
#552016
RGB:
rgb(85,32,22) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(10,59%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 62%, 74%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #552016

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #552016. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 12.5%
Blue: 8.6%

Contrast Analysis for #552016

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 #552016

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #552016

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

Complementary Colors for #552016

The complementary color for #552016 is #164B55. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #552016

The analogous colors for #552016 are #55162B and #554016. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #552016

The triadic colors for #552016 are #165520 and #201655. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #552016

These are the darker variations of #552016. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #441A12 and #33130D. This progression shows how #552016 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #552016

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774D45 and #997973. This progression shows how #552016. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #552016

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #552016. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #552016 in their visual identity.

#552016 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #552016. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #552016 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 32, 22 and HSL values of 10°, 59%, 21%.

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