Dark Orange

The color #553C1D is a dark orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 60, 29 and HSL values of 33°, 49%, 22%.

Color Values for #553C1D

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HEX:
#553C1D
RGB:
rgb(85,60,29) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(33,49%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 29%, 66%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553C1D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553C1D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 23.5%
Blue: 11.4%

Contrast Analysis for #553C1D

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 #553C1D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553C1D

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

Complementary Colors for #553C1D

The complementary color for #553C1D is #1D3554. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553C1D

The analogous colors for #553C1D are #541F1D and #51541D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553C1D

The triadic colors for #553C1D are #1D543B and #3B1D54. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553C1D

These are the darker variations of #553C1D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #443017 and #332411. This progression shows how #553C1D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553C1D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77634A and #998A77. This progression shows how #553C1D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553C1D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553C1D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #553C1D in their visual identity.

#553C1D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553C1D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553C1D is a dark orange with RGB values of 85, 60, 29 and HSL values of 33°, 49%, 22%.

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