#551717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #551717 is composed of 33.3% red, 9% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 72.9% magenta, 72.9% yellow and 66.7% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 57.4% and a lightness of 21.2%. #551717 color hex could be obtained by blending #aa2e2e with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #660000.

    • R 33
    • G 9
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 73
    • Y 73
    • K 67
    CMYK color chart

#551717 color description : Very dark red.

#551717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #551717 has RGB values of R:85, G:23, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.73, Y:0.73, K:0.67. Its decimal value is 5576471.

Hex triplet 551717 #551717
RGB Decimal 85, 23, 23 rgb(85,23,23)
RGB Percent 33.3, 9, 9 rgb(33.3%,9%,9%)
CMYK 0, 73, 73, 67
HSL 0°, 57.4, 21.2 hsl(0,57.4%,21.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 72.9, 33.3
Web Safe 660000 #660000
CIE-LAB 18.393, 28.629, 16.167
XYZ 4.208, 2.606, 1.092
xyY 0.532, 0.33, 2.606
CIE-LCH 18.393, 32.878, 29.454
CIE-LUV 18.393, 39.089, 8.432
Hunter-Lab 16.144, 18.268, 7.29
Binary 01010101, 00010111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #551717

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Alternatives to #551717

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#551717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #551717

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#551717;}
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Shades and Tints of #551717

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #080202 is the darkest color, while #fdf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #551717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #383434 is the less saturated color, while #6a0202 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #551717 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #2a2a2a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #332626 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3b372a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #43351f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5d2224 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #442b23 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4a2a1c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5a1e1f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population