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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#552A44 — Wine
#552A44 is a dark moderately saturated pink sitting at 324° 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 #552A44
- faf5f8
- ead5e2
- dbb6cc
- cc96b6
- bc77a0
- ad588b
- 8f4672
- 6f3759
- 502740
- 311827
- 11080e
Color schemes using #552A44
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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#552A44 FAQ
What color is #552A44?
#552A44 is a shade of wine in the pink family. It has a hue of 324 degrees, 34% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #552A44?
#552A44 is rgb(85, 42, 68) in RGB, hsl(324, 34%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 20%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #552A44?
White text on this background reaches 11.66:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.8:1.
What colors go well with #552A44?
Its direct complement is #2A553B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E552A and #2A5551 gives you contrast without the vibration.