#55373F Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, this pink has brown-plum undertones that create a matte, gloomy character. The hex code #55373f brings mystery and seriousness to moody branding, fashion, cosmetics, and romantic designs. Use it as a supporting tone instead of a dominant background. Pair it with warm cream, while white text provides strong readability.
Questions about #55373f
What is #55373f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55373f is rgb(85, 55, 63), in HSL hsl(344, 21%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 26%, 67%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #55373f?
Warm cream creates a soft contrast with #55373f, while mauve and soft taupe extend its brown-plum mood. Use the shade as an accent or anchor rather than covering a large background.
Is #55373f warm or cool?
The red-violet base makes #55373f read as a cool-leaning plum, while brown undertones add warmth and weight, making it well suited to intimate, serious visuals rather than bright, playful layouts.
Is #55373f readable on white or black?
#55373f has a 10.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.