#553036 Color Information

Hex color code: #553036

#553036 is a delicate red color. In RGB it is (85, 48, 54), and in HSL it is (350°, 28%, 26%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#553036

RGB

85, 48, 54

HSL

350°, 28%, 26%

CMYK

0%, 44%, 36%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #553036;
background-color: #553036;
border-color: #553036;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #553036;
border: 2px solid #553036;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#553036]
text-[#553036]
border-[#553036]
shadow-[0_0_10px_553036]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #553036, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #553036; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #553036; 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 #553036; background-color: #55303615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55303620; border-left: 4px solid #553036; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #553036; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #553036 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 48, 54

Red: 85 / Green: 48 / Blue: 54

HSL

350°, 28%, 26%

Hue: 350° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 26%

CMYK

0%, 44%, 36%, 67%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 44% / Yellow: 36% / Key: 67%

What color is #553036?

#553036 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

30554F

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #553036 to RGB:

rgb(85, 48, 54)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #553036 to HSL:

hsl(350, 28%, 26%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #553036 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 44%, 36%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#553036 is a gentle red color with RGB values of 85, 48, 54 and HSL of 350°, 28%, 26%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #553036 is #30554F, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #553048.

Use #553036 in CSS: color: #553036 or background-color: #553036. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #553036

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.86:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #553036?

#553036 is a gentle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #553036?

#553036 in RGB is (85, 48, 54) - 85 red, 48 green, and 54 blue.

How to use #553036 in CSS?

Use #553036 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #553036?

#30554F (complementary), #553048 (analogous), and #241417 (lighter shade) work well with #553036.