#551616
Dark Red
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About #551616 Dark Red
#551616 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 22 green, and 22 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 21%.
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 #551616 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
59%
Saturation
21%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551616 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551616 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551616 on White
Contrast Ratio13.88:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#551616 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.51:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551616 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551616 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 22, 22) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 59%, 21%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 22, 22 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 8.6%, 8.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 74%, 74%, 67% |
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