Dark Red

The color #552F17 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 47, 23 and HSL values of 23°, 57%, 21%.

Color Values for #552F17

Below are the different color format representations for #552F17. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#552F17
RGB:
rgb(85,47,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(23,57%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 45%, 73%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #552F17

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #552F17. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 18.4%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #552F17

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 #552F17

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #552F17

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

Complementary Colors for #552F17

The complementary color for #552F17 is #173D54. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #552F17

The analogous colors for #552F17 are #54171E and #544D17. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #552F17

The triadic colors for #552F17 are #17542E and #2E1754. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #552F17

These are the darker variations of #552F17. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #442612 and #331C0E. This progression shows how #552F17 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #552F17

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #775945 and #998274. This progression shows how #552F17. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #552F17

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #552F17. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #552F17

Companies and brands that incorporate #552F17 in their visual identity.

#552F17 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #552F17. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #552F17 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 47, 23 and HSL values of 23°, 57%, 21%.

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