1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. Mid Century

Color Mid Century red (#553333):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Mid Century red (#553333):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Mid Century / #553333

The HTML HEX code is #553333. The corresponding color name is "Mid Century". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 51%, Blue (B): 51%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 40%, Yellow (Y):40%, Black (K): 67%. In the HSL color space, #553333 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 25%, and lightness of 27%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 40% for saturation, and 33% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 25, a* (green to red) = 15, and b* (blue to yellow) = 6. The XYZ representation is X: 6, Y: 5, Z: 4. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2399, U (chrominance) = -0.0196, and V (chrominance) = 0.0820.

The decimal value of the color is 5583667. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663333. Variations of the colour are #965A5A for a 20% lighter version and #160D0D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #553333, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3002 Kelvin (3002K).

The approximate wavelength of #553333 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Mid Century (Hex: #553333): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Mid Century (#553333) is reminiscent of dark, weathered mahogany wood found in elegant mid-century furniture. Its deep reddish-brown shade also resembles the intense color of dried blood or a dried red rose. This rich hue evokes the earthiness of soil and the warmth of autumn leaves. Moreover, it echoes the velvety petals of the Black Baccara rose and the allure of a dark chocolate bar. The color Mid Century exudes sophistication and nostalgia, rendering it ideal for creating a timeless and refined atmosphere in interior design, product packaging, and branding.

Tints and Shades of #553333 HEX color (Mid Century)

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 #553333, 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
• #D5CCCC
• #AA9999
• #806666
• #553333
• #402626
• #2B1A1A
• #150D0D
• #000000

Tones of Mid Century (#553333 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #553333, #665252 is the less saturated color, while #553333 is the most saturated one.

• #665252
• #624a4a
• #5e4242
• #593b3b
• #553333
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #553333;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #553333; }

.text {color:#553333;}

.background {background-color:#553333;}

.border {border:1px solid #553333;}