#55242A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #55242a is a warm red with dusty brown undertones and low lightness. Its serious, moody character suits wine branding, formal layouts, and autumn palettes. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI background, then add warm cream for definition. White text provides about a 12.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #55242a
What is #55242a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55242a is rgb(85, 36, 42), in HSL hsl(353, 40%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 51%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #55242a?
The strongest pairings for #55242a are warm cream for definition, muted gold for lift, and terracotta or olive for a grounded autumn palette, especially when supporting colors should soften its dark, dusty red character.
Does #55242a look warm or cool?
#55242a reads as a warm, muted red because its dark red base is softened by dusty brown undertones, giving the shade a low-lightness, serious character rather than a bright or energetic appearance.
Where does #55242a work well?
#55242a works well in wine branding, formal layouts, autumn palettes, and dark interfaces, where its low lightness adds weight and its brown undertone feels more refined than pure black when warmth matters.
Is #55242a readable on white or black?
#55242a has a 12.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.