Cioccolato

Q: How do I use #552A11 in CSS?

You can use #552A11 in CSS with: background-color: #552A11; or color: #552A11; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 42, 17). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 51%, 80%, 67%.

#552A11

Cioccolato is a warm dark color with the hex code #552A11. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 85, 42, 17 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 51%, 80%, 67% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cioccolato color values

HEX: #552A11
RGB: 85, 42, 17
HSL: 22°, 67%, 20%
CMYK: 0, 51, 80, 67

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cioccolato sits at 22° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 67% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Cioccolato is rendered as rgb(85, 42, 17), where the red channel dominates at 85, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Cioccolato translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 51M 80Y 67K. A substantial black component (67%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cioccolato

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #552A11;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 85, 42, 17;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#552A11',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 51%
Y: 80%
K: 67%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(85, 42, 17)
rgba(85, 42, 17, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 22° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #552A11?

#552A11 is Cioccolato, a warm dark color with RGB values of 85, 42, 17. It has a hue of 22°, 67% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #552A11?

The RGB color code for #552A11 is rgb(85, 42, 17). This means it contains 85 red, 42 green, and 17 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cioccolato a warm or cool color?

Cioccolato (#552A11) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #552A11 in CSS?

You can use #552A11 in CSS with: background-color: #552A11; or color: #552A11; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 42, 17). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 51%, 80%, 67%.