The Carbon opposite Stygian Dissolving

#552732 RGB(85,39,50)

About this color

The Carbon opposite Stygian Dissolving presents itself as a dark, moderate red shade, sitting at #552732 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#552732RGB(85, 39, 50)

HSL 346° · 37% saturation · 24% lightness

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Psychology

Dark reds carry connotations of power, authority and depth — think burgundy-tinted boardrooms and aged wine labels.

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History

Chinese red, associated with luck and celebration for millennia, remains one of the most culturally specific colour associations anywhere in the world.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark red like this works well as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color formats

Name
The Carbon opposite Stygian Dissolving
HEX
#552732
RGB
rgb(85,39,50)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,15.3%,19.6%)
HSL
hsl(346,37%,24%)
HSV
hsv(346,54%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,54,41,67)
LAB
lab(22,23,3)
LCH
lch(22,23,7)
sRGB
(0.333,0.153,0.196)
HEX8
#552732ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085039050

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
37%
Hue
346°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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