#550C15 Color Information

Hex color code: #550C15

A dramatic red shade, #550C15 appears as (85, 12, 21) in RGB and (353°, 75%, 19%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameMaroon

HEX

#550C15

RGB

85, 12, 21

HSL

353°, 75%, 19%

CMYK

0%, 86%, 75%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #550C15;
background-color: #550C15;
border-color: #550C15;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #550C15;
border: 2px solid #550C15;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#550C15]
text-[#550C15]
border-[#550C15]
shadow-[0_0_10px_550C15]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #550C15, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #550C15; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #550C15; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #550C15; background-color: #550C1515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #550C1520; border-left: 4px solid #550C15; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #550C15; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #550C15 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 12, 21

Red: 85 / Green: 12 / Blue: 21

HSL

353°, 75%, 19%

Hue: 353° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 19%

CMYK

0%, 86%, 75%, 67%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 86% / Yellow: 75% / Key: 67%

What color is #550C15?

#550C15 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

0C554C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #550C15 to RGB:

rgb(85, 12, 21)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #550C15 to HSL:

hsl(353, 75%, 19%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #550C15 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 86%, 75%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A deep red tone, #550C15 has RGB (85, 12, 21) and HSL (353°, 75%, 19%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #550C15 is #0C554C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #550C39.

Use #550C15 in CSS: color: #550C15 or background-color: #550C15. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #550C15

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.45:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #550C15?

#550C15 is a deep red color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #550C15?

#550C15 in RGB is (85, 12, 21) - 85 red, 12 green, and 21 blue.

How to use #550C15 in CSS?

Use #550C15 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #550C15?

#0C554C (complementary), #550C39 (analogous), and #120304 (lighter shade) work well with #550C15.