#550C24 Color Information

Hex color code: #550C24

The hex color #550C24 is a deep magenta with RGB values of (85, 12, 36) and HSL of (340°, 75%, 19%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:
Color NameMaroon
HEX
#550C24
RGB
85, 12, 36
HSL
340°, 75%, 19%
CMYK
0%, 86%, 58%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #550C24;
background-color: #550C24;
border-color: #550C24;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #550C24;
border: 2px solid #550C24;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#550C24]
text-[#550C24]
border-[#550C24]
shadow-[0_0_10px_550C24]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #550C24, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #550C24; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #550C24; 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 #550C24; background-color: #550C2415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #550C2420; border-left: 4px solid #550C24; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #550C24; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #550C24 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 12, 36

Red: 85 / Green: 12 / Blue: 36

HSL

340°, 75%, 19%

Hue: 340° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 19%

CMYK

0%, 86%, 58%, 67%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 86% / Yellow: 58% / Key: 67%

What color is #550C24?

#550C24 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #550C24 to RGB:

rgb(85, 12, 36)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #550C24 to HSL:

hsl(340, 75%, 19%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #550C24 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 86%, 58%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#550C24 is a rich magenta color with RGB values of 85, 12, 36 and HSL of 340°, 75%, 19%. This very dark shade evokes sophistication and elegance, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #550C24 is #0C553D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #550C49.

Use #550C24 in CSS: color: #550C24 or background-color: #550C24. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #550C24

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.46:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #550C24?

#550C24 is a rich magenta color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #550C24?

#550C24 in RGB is (85, 12, 36) - 85 red, 12 green, and 36 blue.

How to use #550C24 in CSS?

Use #550C24 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #550C24?

#0C553D (complementary), #550C49 (analogous), and #120308 (lighter shade) work well with #550C24.