#DC5550 Color Information

Hex color code: #DC5550

The hex color #DC5550 is a energetic red with RGB values of (220, 85, 80) and HSL of (2°, 67%, 59%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#DC5550

RGB

220, 85, 80

HSL

2°, 67%, 59%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 64%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DC5550;
background-color: #DC5550;
border-color: #DC5550;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DC5550;
border: 2px solid #DC5550;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DC5550]
text-[#DC5550]
border-[#DC5550]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DC5550]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DC5550, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DC5550; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DC5550; color: #000000; }

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 #DC5550; background-color: #DC555015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DC555020; border-left: 4px solid #DC5550; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DC5550; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DC5550 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

220, 85, 80

Red: 220 / Green: 85 / Blue: 80

HSL

2°, 67%, 59%

Hue: 2° / Saturation: 67% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 64%, 14%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 61% / Yellow: 64% / Key: 14%

What color is #DC5550?

#DC5550 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

50D8DC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DC5550 to RGB:

rgb(220, 85, 80)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DC5550 to HSL:

hsl(2, 67%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DC5550 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 61%, 64%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vibrant red tone, #DC5550 has RGB (220, 85, 80) and HSL (2°, 67%, 59%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DC5550 is #50D8DC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DC5092.

Use #DC5550 in CSS: color: #DC5550 or background-color: #DC5550. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DC5550

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.46:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC5550?

#DC5550 is a vibrant red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DC5550?

#DC5550 in RGB is (220, 85, 80) - 220 red, 85 green, and 80 blue.

How to use #DC5550 in CSS?

Use #DC5550 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DC5550?

#50D8DC (complementary), #DC5092 (analogous), and #BB2A25 (lighter shade) work well with #DC5550.