#552D2E Hex Color
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#552d2e is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its matte, shadowed quality brings seriousness, depth, and restrained energy to a palette. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for autumn themes, wine branding, formal layouts, or moody interfaces. White text remains highly readable on it, including small body text.
Questions about #552d2e
What is #552d2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #552d2e is rgb(85, 45, 46), in HSL hsl(359, 31%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 46%, 67%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #552d2e?
Pair #552d2e with warm cream, dusty rose, muted sage, or charcoal to balance its dark red base without making the palette feel harsh. Use lighter tones for space and reserve this shade for structure or emphasis.
Is #552d2e readable on white or black?
#552d2e has a 11.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.