#551B11
Dark Red
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About #551B11 Dark Red
#551B11 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 27 green, and 17 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 9°, 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 #551B11 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
9°
Hue
67%
Saturation
20%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551B11 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551B11 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551B11 on White
Contrast Ratio13.54:1
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Aa#551B11 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.55:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551B11 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551B11 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 27, 17) |
| HSL | hsl(9, 67%, 20%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 27, 17 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 10.6%, 6.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 68%, 80%, 67% |
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