1. reds
2. dark-neutrals
3. Black Is Beautiful

Color Black Is Beautiful red (#552222):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Black Is Beautiful red (#552222):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
dark-neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Black Is Beautiful / #552222

The HTML HEX code is #552222. The corresponding color name is "Black Is Beautiful". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 34%, Blue (B): 34%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 60%, Yellow (Y):60%, Black (K): 67%. In the HSL color space, #552222 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 43%, and lightness of 23%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 60% for saturation, and 33% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 21, a* (green to red) = 24, and b* (blue to yellow) = 12. The XYZ representation is X: 5, Y: 3, Z: 2. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1931, U (chrominance) = -0.0294, and V (chrominance) = 0.1230.

The decimal value of the color is 5579298. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663333. Variations of the colour are #9D3F3F for a 20% lighter version and #0B0404 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #552222, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1773 Kelvin (1773K).

The approximate wavelength of #552222 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Black Is Beautiful (Hex: #552222): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #552222, also known as Black Is Beautiful, resembles the rich and velvety hue of dark chocolate. This color evokes a sense of elegance and sophistication, similar to the smooth texture of black satin or the sleek surface of a grand piano. It also shares similarities with the deep, earthy tones found in ebony wood and the warmth of a smoldering ember. The color embodies a sense of mystery and allure, like the shadowy depths of a moonlit forest or the captivating gaze of a black panther.

Tints and Shades of #552222 HEX color (Black Is Beautiful)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #552222, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D5C8C8
• #AA9191
• #805959
• #552222
• #401A1A
• #2B1111
• #150909
• #000000

Tones of Black Is Beautiful (#552222 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #552222, #664848 is the less saturated color, while #552222 is the most saturated one.

• #664848
• #623e3e
• #5e3535
• #592b2b
• #552222
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #552222;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #552222; }

.text {color:#552222;}

.background {background-color:#552222;}

.border {border:1px solid #552222;}