#55141E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #55141e is a warm red with subdued brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to luxury, formal, autumn, and wine-inspired designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14.0:1 contrast. The hex code #55141e can feel heavy across large areas, so balance it with lighter neutrals.
Questions about #55141e
What is #55141e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55141e is rgb(85, 20, 30), in HSL hsl(351, 62%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 65%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #55141e?
Is #55141e readable on white or black?
#55141e has a 13.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.