#550000 Hex Color
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Soooo Bloody is an intense, saturated maroon with a dim, shadowy quality. Because this hex code #550000 is extremely dark, it works best as a moody background or a grounding accent rather than for fine text. Pair it with soft cream or metallic gold for a sophisticated contrast. It provides high readability for white text, though it can overwhelm smaller interfaces if used in excess.
Questions about Soooo Bloody
What is the hex code for Soooo Bloody?
Soooo Bloody is #550000. In RGB that is rgb(85, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 67%.
How can I effectively use #550000 in a UI design?
#550000 functions best as a dramatic, full-bleed background or a large graphic accent rather than for small text or active interface elements. Because of its extreme depth, pairing it with cream or off-white ensures high visibility while maintaining a sophisticated, high-contrast look.
Does #550000 read as warm or cool?
This deep maroon reads definitively warm, leaning heavily into dark, earthy red tones without any purple or blue interference. The extreme darkness of the shade gives it a gothic or regal quality that feels substantial and grounding, making it distinct from cooler, violet-based burgundies.
Is Soooo Bloody readable on white or black?
Soooo Bloody has a 15.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.