Dark Red

The color #552121 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 33, 33 and HSL values of 0°, 44%, 23%.

Color Values for #552121

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HEX:
#552121
RGB:
rgb(85,33,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,44%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 61%, 61%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #552121

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #552121. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 12.9%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #552121

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 #552121

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #552121

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

Complementary Colors for #552121

The complementary color for #552121 is #215454. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #552121

The analogous colors for #552121 are #54213B and #543B21. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #552121

The triadic colors for #552121 are #215421 and #212154. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #552121

These are the darker variations of #552121. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #441A1A and #331414. This progression shows how #552121 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #552121

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #774D4D and #997A7A. This progression shows how #552121. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #552121

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #552121. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #552121

Companies and brands that incorporate #552121 in their visual identity.

#552121 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #552121. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #552121 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 33, 33 and HSL values of 0°, 44%, 23%.

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