#55231B
Dark Red
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About #55231B Dark Red
#55231B is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 35 green, and 27 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 8°, 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 #55231B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
8°
Hue
52%
Saturation
22%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #55231B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #55231B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#55231B on White
Contrast Ratio12.79:1
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Aa#55231B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #55231B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #55231B |
| RGB | rgb(85, 35, 27) |
| HSL | hsl(8, 52%, 22%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 35, 27 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 13.7%, 10.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 59%, 68%, 67% |
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