Red

The color #553E38 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 62, 56 and HSL values of 12°, 21%, 28%.

Color Values for #553E38

Below are the different color format representations for #553E38. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#553E38
RGB:
rgb(85,62,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(12,21%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 27%, 34%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #553E38

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #553E38. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 24.3%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #553E38

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 #553E38

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #553E38

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

Complementary Colors for #553E38

The complementary color for #553E38 is #385056. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #553E38

The analogous colors for #553E38 are #563841 and #564D38. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #553E38

The triadic colors for #553E38 are #38563E and #3E3856. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #553E38

These are the darker variations of #553E38. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #44322D and #332522. This progression shows how #553E38 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #553E38

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #776560 and #998B88. This progression shows how #553E38. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #553E38

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #553E38. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #553E38

Companies and brands that incorporate #553E38 in their visual identity.

#553E38 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #553E38. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #553E38 is a red with RGB values of 85, 62, 56 and HSL values of 12°, 21%, 28%.

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