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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55161E — Wine
#55161E is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 352° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #55161E
- fcf3f4
- f2ced2
- e9a8b1
- df838f
- d55e6e
- cc384c
- a92c3c
- 84222f
- 5f1822
- 3a0f15
- 140507
Color schemes using #55161E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#55161E FAQ
What color is #55161E?
#55161E is a shade of wine in the red family. It has a hue of 352 degrees, 59% saturation and 21% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #55161E?
#55161E is rgb(85, 22, 30) in RGB, hsl(352, 59%, 21%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 74%, 65%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55161E?
White text on this background reaches 13.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.52:1.
What colors go well with #55161E?
Its direct complement is #16554D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #16552D and #163E55 gives you contrast without the vibration.