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HEX 552D23 - #552D23, RGB(85,45,35) Color


Color Name: Caput mortuum*
Hex Color Code: #552D23
RGB Color Code: RGB(85, 45, 35)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 47.1%, 58.8%, 66.7%



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What color is 552D23?

The RGB color code for color number #552D23 is RGB(85, 45, 35). In the RGB color model, #552D23 has a red value of 85, a green value of 45, and a blue value of 35. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 47.1% magenta, 58.8% yellow, and 66.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12° (degrees), 41.7 % saturation, and 23.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #552D23 has a hue of 12° (degrees), 58.8 % saturation and 33.3 % brightness/value.



Color 552D23 is cool or warm?

Color 552D23 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #552D23? (For interior and product design)

552D23 has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#552D23

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Is #552D23 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 552D23 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #552D23 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(85, 45, 35)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Green
45 (17.6%)
Blue
35 (13.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
47.06%
Yellow
58.82%
Key
66.67%

HSL

HSL(12deg, 41.7 %, 23.5 %)

Hue
12°
Saturation
41.67 %.
Lightness
23.53 %.

RYB

RYB(184, 160, 158)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Yellow
160 (62.7%)
Blue
158 (61.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
12°
Saturation
58.82 %.
Brightness / Value
33.33 %.

HWB

H: 12°

W: 13.73 %

B: 66.67 %

XYZ

X : 4.99

Y : 3.93

Z : 2.09

YXY

Y1 : 3.93

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 66.67%

M : 82.35%

Y : 86.27%


LRV

~ 3.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.3YR 2.2/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 23.44

A : 17.21

B : 14.48

CIE-Lch

L : 23.44

C : 22.49

H : 40.08

CIE-Luv

L : 23.44

U : 26.34

V : 10.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 19.82

A : 10.23

B : 7.64






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #552D23

Here are the colors similar to 552D23. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#592720
Caput mortuum
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#633F33
Cappuccino
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#6C2E1F
Liver
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#5C4033
Dark Brown
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 552D23.

#5E2F26
RAL 8015 - Chestnut Brown
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#4C2B20
RAL 8016 - Mahogany Brown
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#66332B
RAL 8012 - Red Brown
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#5A3826
RAL 8011 - Nut Brown
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 552D23.

#5B3427
PANTONE 4695 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#653024
PANTONE 483 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#572D2D
PANTONE 7631 C
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#6B3529
PANTONE 175 C
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 552D23.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 552D23.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 552D23.

#553C35
BS 04-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#493230
BS 04-C-40 - Maroon
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #552D23

Here are the paint colors similar to 552D23. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 552D23 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #552D23 to Valspar

#5E342B
One Dozen (T593)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#613B2F
Rich Chocolate (1005-9A)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#5E3D2F
Roasted Coffee (2009-10)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#624035
Soul Chocolate (2011-9)
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 552D23 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #552D23 to Sherwin Williams

#5A382D
Terra Brun (SW 6048)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#5D3831
Fiery Brown (SW 6055)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#5A3532
Dark Auburn (SW 6034)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#622F2D
Rookwood Red (SW 2802)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 552D23 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #552D23 to Benjamin Moore

#5E3B2F
Terrazzo Brown (CSP-360)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#582F2F
Bewitched (CSP-450)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#583835
Raphael (CC-2)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#662A25
Cottage Red (HC-184)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 552D23 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #552D23 to Behr

#683E3B
Chipotle Paste (PPU2-01)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#60443F
Death By Chocolate (MQ1-54)
ΔE - 8.21 (91.8% similar)
#583E3E
Divine Wine (PPU1-02)
ΔE - 8.36 (91.6% similar)
#714640
Dressed To Impress (MQ1-19)
ΔE - 8.80 (91.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 552D23 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #552D23 to Dunn-Edwards

#6B443D
Sunken Ship (DEA 148)
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)
#684141
Folklore (DET 413)
ΔE - 8.33 (91.7% similar)
#76443E
Rocky Mountain Red (DET 442)
ΔE - 9.10 (90.9% similar)
#5E463C
Northern Territory (DEA 158)
ΔE - 9.20 (90.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 552D23 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #552D23 to PPG Paints

#6C403E
Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7)
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)
#6D4741
Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7)
ΔE - 8.71 (91.3% similar)
#6C483A
Bird House Brown (PPG1072-7)
ΔE - 8.74 (91.3% similar)
#664942
Spiced Wine (PPG1016-7)
ΔE - 9.33 (90.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 552D23 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #552D23 to Farrow & Ball

#6F4449
Preference Red (297)
ΔE - 10.91 (89.1% similar)
#5E4449
Brinjal (222)
ΔE - 11.23 (88.8% similar)
#8B4D4F
Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 14.98 (85.0% similar)
#53454F
Pelt (254)
ΔE - 15.23 (84.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#552D23 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



552D23
Caput mortuum*

234B55
Teal Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #552D23?

Color that best contrast with #552D23 is #234B55, color name is Teal Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #552D23?

Complementary or Opposite color for #552D23 is #234B55, color name is Teal Green*.





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