Red

The color #553C36 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 60, 54 and HSL values of 12°, 22%, 27%.

Color Values for #553C36

Below are the different color format representations for #553C36. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#553C36
RGB:
rgb(85,60,54) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(12,22%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 29%, 36%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553C36

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553C36. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 23.5%
Blue: 21.2%

Contrast Analysis for #553C36

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 #553C36

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553C36

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

Complementary Colors for #553C36

The complementary color for #553C36 is #364E54. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553C36

The analogous colors for #553C36 are #54363F and #544B36. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553C36

The triadic colors for #553C36 are #36543C and #3C3654. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553C36

These are the darker variations of #553C36. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44302B and #332420. This progression shows how #553C36 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553C36

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77635E and #998A86. This progression shows how #553C36. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553C36

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553C36. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553C36

Companies and brands that incorporate #553C36 in their visual identity.

#553C36 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553C36. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553C36 is a red with RGB values of 85, 60, 54 and HSL values of 12°, 22%, 27%.

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