#55272A Hex Color
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#55272a is a dark, dusty maroon that sits closer to wine than true red. Its very low saturation keeps the mood muted and serious, which makes it a strong dominant base for moody layouts, though it can turn muddy when scaled down to small accents. It flatters muted greens like sage and cool grays. White text on the #55272a hex code hits about 12.3:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #55272a
What is #55272a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55272a is rgb(85, 39, 42), in HSL hsl(356, 37%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 51%, 67%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #55272a?
Muted greens like sage and dusty blues give #55272a breathing room, while warm grays keep it understated. Avoid bright reds and oranges nearby, they flatten its depth.
Is #55272a readable on white or black?
#55272a has a 12.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.