#551111 - Mama Africa color

This color is a deep, brooding red with strong brown undertones, like aged mahogany or oxblood leather. It reads warm and somber, evoking antique upholstery, dim candlelight, and the richness of red wine. It feels elegant and intimate, suitable for moody interiors, sophisticated branding, or autumnal accents. Pair it with cream, muted gold, slate gray, or forest green to balance its intensity. It conveys seriousness, warmth, and a vintage, slightly gothic character.

color #551111

#551111 color RGB value is 85, 17, 17, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.800, 0.800, 0.667. Alternative names for that color are: mama africa, brown, maroon, heath, chestnut, indigo.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
85, 17, 17
rgb(85, 17, 17)
CMYK
0.00, 0.800, 0.800, 0.667
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sRGB
0.333, 0.0667, 0.0667
rgb(33.3% 6.67% 6.67%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.292, 0.0947, 0.0947
color(a98-rgb 0.292 0.095 0.095)
HCT
22.7, 44.5, 17.3
color(--hct 22.7 30.7% 17.3%)
HSL
0.00, 66.7, 20.0
hsl(0 66.7% 20%)
HSV
0.00, 80.0, 33.3
color(--hsv 0 80% 33.3%)
HWB
0.00, 6.67, 66.7
hwb(0 6.67% 66.7%)
Lab
17.7, 31.4, 19.6
lab(17.7 31.4 19.6)
P3
0.305, 0.0892, 0.0790
color(display-p3 0.305 0.089 0.079)
XYZ D50
0.0426, 0.0246, 0.00581
color(xyz-d50 0.043 0.025 0.006)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#551111
RGB:85 17 17
HSL:0deg 66.67% 20%
HEX:#115555
RGB:17 85 85
HSL:180deg 66.67% 20%

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