Dark Red

The color #553217 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 50, 23 and HSL values of 26°, 57%, 21%.

Color Values for #553217

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HEX:
#553217
RGB:
rgb(85,50,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(26,57%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 41%, 73%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553217

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553217. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 19.6%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #553217

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 #553217

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553217

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

Complementary Colors for #553217

The complementary color for #553217 is #173A54. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553217

The analogous colors for #553217 are #54171B and #545017. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553217

The triadic colors for #553217 are #175431 and #311754. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553217

These are the darker variations of #553217. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #442812 and #331E0E. This progression shows how #553217 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553217

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #775B45 and #998474. This progression shows how #553217. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553217

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553217. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553217

Companies and brands that incorporate #553217 in their visual identity.

#553217 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553217. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553217 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 50, 23 and HSL values of 26°, 57%, 21%.

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