#551511
Dark Red
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About #551511 Dark Red
#551511 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 21 green, and 17 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 4°, saturation of 67%, and lightness of 20%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #551511 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
4°
Hue
67%
Saturation
20%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551511 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551511 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551511 on White
Contrast Ratio13.98:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#551511 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.5:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551511 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551511 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 21, 17) |
| HSL | hsl(4, 67%, 20%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 21, 17 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 8.2%, 6.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 75%, 80%, 67% |
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