#551816
Dark Red
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About #551816 Dark Red
#551816 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 24 green, and 22 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 2°, 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 #551816 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
2°
Hue
59%
Saturation
21%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551816 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551816 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551816 on White
Contrast Ratio13.74:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#551816 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.53:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551816 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551816 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 24, 22) |
| HSL | hsl(2, 59%, 21%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 24, 22 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 9.4%, 8.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 72%, 74%, 67% |
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