#55281E
Dark Red
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About #55281E Dark Red
#55281E is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 40 green, and 30 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 11°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 23%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
11°
Hue
48%
Saturation
23%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #55281E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #55281E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#55281E on White
Contrast Ratio12.29:1
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Aa#55281E on Black
Contrast Ratio1.71:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #55281E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #55281E |
| RGB | rgb(85, 40, 30) |
| HSL | hsl(11, 48%, 23%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 40, 30 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 15.7%, 11.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 53%, 65%, 67% |
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