#551b17 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #551b17 is composed of 33.3% red, 10.6% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 68.2% magenta, 72.9% yellow and 66.7% black. It has a hue angle of 3.9 degrees, a saturation of 57.4% and a lightness of 21.2%. #551b17 color hex could be obtained by blending #aa362e with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #663300.

    • R 33
    • G 11
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 68
    • Y 73
    • K 67
    CMYK color chart

#551b17 color description : Very dark red.

#551b17 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #551b17 has RGB values of R:85, G:27, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.68, Y:0.73, K:0.67. Its decimal value is 5577495.

Hex triplet 551b17 #551b17
RGB Decimal 85, 27, 23 rgb(85,27,23)
RGB Percent 33.3, 10.6, 9 rgb(33.3%,10.6%,9%)
CMYK 0, 68, 73, 67
HSL 3.9°, 57.4, 21.2 hsl(3.9,57.4%,21.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.9°, 72.9, 33.3
Web Safe 663300 #663300
CIE-LAB 19.13, 26.644, 17.065
XYZ 4.293, 2.777, 1.121
xyY 0.524, 0.339, 2.777
CIE-LCH 19.13, 31.64, 32.638
CIE-LUV 19.13, 37.393, 9.583
Hunter-Lab 16.666, 16.816, 7.679
Binary 01010101, 00011011, 00010111

Color Schemes with #551b17

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Alternatives to #551b17

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#551b17 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #551b17

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 #fdf8f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #551b17

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #383434 is the less saturated color, while #6a0902 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #551b17 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
  • #2c2c2c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #342928 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3d3929 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #45361f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5e2628 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #462e22 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4b2c1c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5a2221 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population