Dark Red

The color #552523 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 37, 35 and HSL values of 2°, 42%, 24%.

Color Values for #552523

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HEX:
#552523
RGB:
rgb(85,37,35) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(2,42%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 56%, 59%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #552523

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #552523. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 14.5%
Blue: 13.7%

Contrast Analysis for #552523

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 #552523

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #552523

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

Complementary Colors for #552523

The complementary color for #552523 is #235557. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #552523

The analogous colors for #552523 are #57233B and #573F23. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #552523

The triadic colors for #552523 are #235725 and #252357. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #552523

These are the darker variations of #552523. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #441E1C and #331615. This progression shows how #552523 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #552523

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77514F and #997C7B. This progression shows how #552523. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #552523

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #552523. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #552523

Companies and brands that incorporate #552523 in their visual identity.

#552523 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #552523. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #552523 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 37, 35 and HSL values of 2°, 42%, 24%.

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