#552C0C Color Information

Hex color code: #552C0C

A dramatic orange shade, #552C0C appears as (85, 44, 12) in RGB and (26°, 75%, 19%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSaddle Brown

HEX

#552C0C

RGB

85, 44, 12

HSL

26°, 75%, 19%

CMYK

0%, 48%, 86%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #552C0C;
background-color: #552C0C;
border-color: #552C0C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #552C0C;
border: 2px solid #552C0C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#552C0C]
text-[#552C0C]
border-[#552C0C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_552C0C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #552C0C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #552C0C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #552C0C; 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 #552C0C; background-color: #552C0C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #552C0C20; border-left: 4px solid #552C0C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #552C0C; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #552C0C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 44, 12

Red: 85 / Green: 44 / Blue: 12

HSL

26°, 75%, 19%

Hue: 26° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 19%

CMYK

0%, 48%, 86%, 67%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 48% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 67%

What color is #552C0C?

#552C0C is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

0C3555

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #552C0C to RGB:

rgb(85, 44, 12)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #552C0C to HSL:

hsl(26, 75%, 19%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #552C0C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 48%, 86%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dark orange tone, #552C0C has RGB (85, 44, 12) and HSL (26°, 75%, 19%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #552C0C is #0C3555, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #550C11.

Use #552C0C in CSS: color: #552C0C or background-color: #552C0C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #552C0C

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.75:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #552C0C?

#552C0C is a dark orange color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #552C0C?

#552C0C in RGB is (85, 44, 12) - 85 red, 44 green, and 12 blue.

How to use #552C0C in CSS?

Use #552C0C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #552C0C?

#0C3555 (complementary), #550C11 (analogous), and #120903 (lighter shade) work well with #552C0C.