#551B24
Dark Red
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About #551B24 Dark Red
#551B24 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 27 green, and 36 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 351°, saturation of 52%, and lightness of 22%.
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 #551B24 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
351°
Hue
52%
Saturation
22%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551B24 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551B24 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551B24 on White
Contrast Ratio13.39:1
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Aa#551B24 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.57:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551B24 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551B24 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 27, 36) |
| HSL | hsl(351, 52%, 22%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 27, 36 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 10.6%, 14.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 68%, 58%, 67% |
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