#551B25
Dark Red
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About #551B25 Dark Red
#551B25 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 27 green, and 37 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 350°, 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 #551B25 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
350°
Hue
52%
Saturation
22%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #551B25 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #551B25 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#551B25 on White
Contrast Ratio13.38:1
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Aa#551B25 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.57:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #551B25 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #551B25 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 27, 37) |
| HSL | hsl(350, 52%, 22%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 27, 37 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 10.6%, 14.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 68%, 56%, 67% |
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