What color is #552D1F?

#552D1F is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(85, 45, 31), and in HSL hsl(16, 47%, 23%).

Is #552D1F accessible as text?

On white, #552D1F has a contrast ratio of 11.79:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.78:1 (fails). For text placed on #552D1F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #552D1F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-700 (#473C39).

What colors go well with #552D1F?

#552D1F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1F4856. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #552D1F below.

Is #552D1F good for buttons?

#552D1F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #552D1F — black text only reaches 1.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #552D1F the same as CSS maroon?

No — #552D1F is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#552D1F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #552D1F

Not just a swatch — here's how #552D1F works with other colors. Named schemes with #552D1F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #552D1F Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Espresso as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #552D1F Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

Espresso plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #552D1F Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Espresso holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #552D1F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Espresso sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #552D1F Secondary #6B5B56 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Espresso is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Espresso carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #552D1F actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 69/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 33/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 63/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 67/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #552D1F with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 11.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E5D2CA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #56401F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #552D1F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #552D1F;
  --color-base-rgb: 85 45 31;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(34.6% 0.064 39.9);
  --color-50: #FBF6F3;
  --color-100: #F5E6E0;
  --color-200: #E9CDC3;
  --color-300: #D6A999;
  --color-400: #C08772;
  --color-500: #A46751;
  --color-600: #7E5344;
  --color-700: #5A3F34;
  --color-800: #3C2B25;
  --color-900: #251C18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  espresso: {
    50: '#FBF6F3',
    100: '#F5E6E0',
    200: '#E9CDC3',
    300: '#D6A999',
    400: '#C08772',
    500: '#A46751',
    600: '#7E5344',
    700: '#5A3F34',
    800: '#3C2B25',
    900: '#251C18',
  },
}

$base: #552D1F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF6F3;
$base-100: #F5E6E0;
$base-200: #E9CDC3;
$base-300: #D6A999;
$base-400: #C08772;
$base-500: #A46751;
$base-600: #7E5344;
$base-700: #5A3F34;
$base-800: #3C2B25;
$base-900: #251C18;
$base-hover: #452519;
$base-subtle: #D9BAAF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#552D1F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E6E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9CDC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6A999",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C08772",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A46751",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E5344",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3F34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2B25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251C18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #552D1F

Color Lab

Pairs with #552D1F

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