Dark Red

The color #552B26 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 43, 38 and HSL values of 6°, 38%, 24%.

Color Values for #552B26

Below are the different color format representations for #552B26. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#552B26
RGB:
rgb(85,43,38) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(6,38%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 49%, 55%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #552B26

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #552B26. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 16.9%
Blue: 14.9%

Contrast Analysis for #552B26

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 #552B26

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #552B26

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

Complementary Colors for #552B26

The complementary color for #552B26 is #265054. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #552B26

The analogous colors for #552B26 are #542639 and #544226. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #552B26

The triadic colors for #552B26 are #26542B and #2B2654. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #552B26

These are the darker variations of #552B26. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44221E and #331A17. This progression shows how #552B26 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #552B26

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #775551 and #99807D. This progression shows how #552B26. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #552B26

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #552B26. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #552B26

Companies and brands that incorporate #552B26 in their visual identity.

#552B26 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #552B26. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #552B26 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 43, 38 and HSL values of 6°, 38%, 24%.

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