The Muted Abyss between the Crushing

#553535 RGB(85,53,53)

About this color

The Muted Abyss between the Crushing presents itself as a dark, muted red shade, sitting at #553535 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#553535RGB(85, 53, 53)

HSL 0° · 23% saturation · 27% 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 Muted Abyss between the Crushing
HEX
#553535
RGB
rgb(85,53,53)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,20.8%,20.8%)
HSL
hsl(0,23%,27%)
HSV
hsv(0,38%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,38,38,67)
LAB
lab(26,14,6)
LCH
lch(26,15,23)
sRGB
(0.333,0.208,0.208)
HEX8
#553535ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085053053

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
23%
Hue
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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