#553540 Color Information

Hex color code: #553540

The hex color #553540 is a subtle magenta with RGB values of (85, 53, 64) and HSL of (339°, 23%, 27%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#553540

RGB

85, 53, 64

HSL

339°, 23%, 27%

CMYK

0%, 38%, 25%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #553540;
background-color: #553540;
border-color: #553540;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #553540;
border: 2px solid #553540;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#553540]
text-[#553540]
border-[#553540]
shadow-[0_0_10px_553540]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #553540, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #553540; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #553540; 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 #553540; background-color: #55354015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55354020; border-left: 4px solid #553540; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #553540; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #553540 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 53, 64

Red: 85 / Green: 53 / Blue: 64

HSL

339°, 23%, 27%

Hue: 339° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 38%, 25%, 67%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 25% / Key: 67%

What color is #553540?

#553540 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

35554A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #553540 to RGB:

rgb(85, 53, 64)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #553540 to HSL:

hsl(339, 23%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #553540 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 38%, 25%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate magenta tone, #553540 has RGB (85, 53, 64) and HSL (339°, 23%, 27%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #553540 is #35554A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #553550.

Use #553540 in CSS: color: #553540 or background-color: #553540. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #553540

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.97:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #553540?

#553540 is a delicate magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #553540?

#553540 in RGB is (85, 53, 64) - 85 red, 53 green, and 64 blue.

How to use #553540 in CSS?

Use #553540 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #553540?

#35554A (complementary), #553550 (analogous), and #26181C (lighter shade) work well with #553540.