#552D20 Color Information

Hex color code: #552D20

#552D20 is a deep orange color. In RGB it is (85, 45, 32), and in HSL it is (15°, 45%, 23%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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HEX

#552D20

RGB

85, 45, 32

HSL

15°, 45%, 23%

CMYK

0%, 47%, 62%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #552D20;
background-color: #552D20;
border-color: #552D20;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #552D20;
border: 2px solid #552D20;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#552D20]
text-[#552D20]
border-[#552D20]
shadow-[0_0_10px_552D20]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #552D20, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #552D20; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #552D20; 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 #552D20; background-color: #552D2015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #552D2020; border-left: 4px solid #552D20; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #552D20; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #552D20 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 45, 32

Red: 85 / Green: 45 / Blue: 32

HSL

15°, 45%, 23%

Hue: 15° / Saturation: 45% / Lightness: 23%

CMYK

0%, 47%, 62%, 67%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 47% / Yellow: 62% / Key: 67%

What color is #552D20?

#552D20 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

204855

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #552D20 to RGB:

rgb(85, 45, 32)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #552D20 to HSL:

hsl(15, 45%, 23%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #552D20 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 47%, 62%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#552D20 is a dramatic orange color with RGB values of 85, 45, 32 and HSL of 15°, 45%, 23%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #552D20 is #204855, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #55202D.

Use #552D20 in CSS: color: #552D20 or background-color: #552D20. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #552D20

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.78:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #552D20?

#552D20 is a dramatic orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #552D20?

#552D20 in RGB is (85, 45, 32) - 85 red, 45 green, and 32 blue.

How to use #552D20 in CSS?

Use #552D20 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #552D20?

#204855 (complementary), #55202D (analogous), and #1E100B (lighter shade) work well with #552D20.