#550209
Dark Red
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About #550209 Dark Red
#550209 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 2 green, and 9 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 355°, saturation of 95%, and lightness of 17%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #550209 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
355°
Hue
95%
Saturation
17%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #550209 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #550209 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#550209 on White
Contrast Ratio15.01:1
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Aa#550209 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.4:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #550209 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #550209 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 2, 9) |
| HSL | hsl(355, 95%, 17%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 2, 9 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 0.8%, 3.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 98%, 89%, 67% |
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