#55280C Color Information

Hex color code: #55280C

#55280C is a dramatic orange color. In RGB it is (85, 40, 12), and in HSL it is (23°, 75%, 19%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMaroon

HEX

#55280C

RGB

85, 40, 12

HSL

23°, 75%, 19%

CMYK

0%, 53%, 86%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #55280C;
background-color: #55280C;
border-color: #55280C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #55280C;
border: 2px solid #55280C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#55280C]
text-[#55280C]
border-[#55280C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_55280C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #55280C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #55280C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #55280C; 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 #55280C; background-color: #55280C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55280C20; border-left: 4px solid #55280C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #55280C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #55280C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 40, 12

Red: 85 / Green: 40 / Blue: 12

HSL

23°, 75%, 19%

Hue: 23° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 19%

CMYK

0%, 53%, 86%, 67%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 53% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 67%

What color is #55280C?

#55280C is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

0C3955

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #55280C to RGB:

rgb(85, 40, 12)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #55280C to HSL:

hsl(23, 75%, 19%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #55280C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 53%, 86%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#55280C is a rich orange color with RGB values of 85, 40, 12 and HSL of 23°, 75%, 19%. This very dark shade evokes sophistication and elegance, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #55280C is #0C3955, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #550C15.

Use #55280C in CSS: color: #55280C or background-color: #55280C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #55280C

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.70:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55280C?

#55280C is a rich orange color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #55280C?

#55280C in RGB is (85, 40, 12) - 85 red, 40 green, and 12 blue.

How to use #55280C in CSS?

Use #55280C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #55280C?

#0C3955 (complementary), #550C15 (analogous), and #120803 (lighter shade) work well with #55280C.