Dark Red

The color #553220 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 50, 32 and HSL values of 20°, 45%, 23%.

Color Values for #553220

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HEX:
#553220
RGB:
rgb(85,50,32) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(20,45%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 41%, 62%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553220

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553220. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 19.6%
Blue: 12.5%

Contrast Analysis for #553220

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 #553220

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553220

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

Complementary Colors for #553220

The complementary color for #553220 is #204355. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553220

The analogous colors for #553220 are #552029 and #554C20. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553220

The triadic colors for #553220 are #205532 and #322055. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553220

These are the darker variations of #553220. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44281A and #331E13. This progression shows how #553220 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553220

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #775B4D and #998479. This progression shows how #553220. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553220

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553220. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553220

Companies and brands that incorporate #553220 in their visual identity.

#553220 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553220. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553220 is a dark red with RGB values of 85, 50, 32 and HSL values of 20°, 45%, 23%.

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