Information about #551E11 color

#551E11 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #551E11 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(85, 30, 17) — 33.3% red, 11.8% green, 6.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 22 / 27 / 67. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#551E11 is a energetic, saturated earthy red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Red Planet (#5A2019). Nearby in the Register you will also find Philippine Brown (#5D1916) and Seal Brown (#59260B).

In RGB terms — rgb(85, 30, 17) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #551E11 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #551E11 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#551E11 color variations

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#551E11 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #551E11

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Seal Brown color link
Seal Brown

#59260B

Cioccolato color link
Cioccolato

#55280C

French Puce color link
French Puce

#4E1609

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

#551E11 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#551E11
  • RGB85, 30, 17
  • CMYK0, 22, 27, 67
  • HSL11°, 67%, 20%
  • HSL Precise11.471°, 66.667%, 20%
  • HSV11°, 80%, 33%
  • HSB11°, 80%, 33%
  • HEX ID551E11
  • DECIMAL ID5578257
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB6.7%
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