Dark Red

The color #552C27 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 44, 39 and HSL values of 7°, 37%, 24%.

Color Values for #552C27

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HEX:
#552C27
RGB:
rgb(85,44,39) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(7,37%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 48%, 54%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #552C27

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #552C27. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 17.3%
Blue: 15.3%

Contrast Analysis for #552C27

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 #552C27

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #552C27

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

Complementary Colors for #552C27

The complementary color for #552C27 is #274F54. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #552C27

The analogous colors for #552C27 are #542738 and #544227. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #552C27

The triadic colors for #552C27 are #27542C and #2C2754. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #552C27

These are the darker variations of #552C27. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44231F and #331A17. This progression shows how #552C27 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #552C27

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #775652 and #99807D. This progression shows how #552C27. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #552C27

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #552C27. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #552C27 in their visual identity.

#552C27 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #552C27. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #552C27 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 44, 39 and HSL values of 7°, 37%, 24%.

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