REDS

Baragon Brown

#551100

RGB 85, 17, 0 · HSL 12°, 100%, 17% · CMYK 0, 80, 100, 67

Baragon Brown is #551100 in HEX — rgb(85, 17, 0), hsl(12°, 100%, 17%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 100%, 67%).

Baragon Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 100%, 17%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#551100

RGB85, 17, 0

HSL12°, 100%, 17%

HSV12°, 100%, 33%

CMYK0, 80, 100, 67

Decimal5574912

CSS RGBrgb(85, 17, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 100%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 10 · #6A191B

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 10.2 · #732318

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 12 · #752B22

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 12.5 · #781F19

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic Red SW7593

ΔE 14.5 · #703229

Dulux

Burnished Russet S07D9

ΔE 15.3 · #773827

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 17.1 · #763431

Vista Paint

Monterey Chestnut C-122

ΔE 18.4 · #7A3F2F

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 18.9 · #7D3436

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 19.1 · #8B3D2F

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 19.5 · #7E3738

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 20 · #7F3639

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 22 · #86423E

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 22.2 · #8F423D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 23.4 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 26.4 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#551100

#004557

Analogous

#57001A

#551100

#573D00

Triadic

#551100

#005711

#110057

Split-Complementary

#551100

#00573D

#001A57

Tetradic

#551100

#1A5700

#004557

#3D0057

Monochromatic

#1A0500

#551100

#A32100

#F03000

Rectangle

#551100

#455700

#004557

#110057

Compound

#551100

#573D00

#004557

#001A57

Variations

Lighter

#AB2200

#EC3F14

#E99681

Darker

#450E00

#300A00

#1C0600

Saturation

#38241E

#571100

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

14.32:1

AAA

vs Black

1.47:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#551100

#3B3400

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#551100

#272702

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#551100

#54131A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Baragon Brown carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#7F391B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#551100

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6C3E3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#094453

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #551100;

CSS — background

background-color: #551100;

CSS Variable

--color-baragon-brown: #551100;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baragon-brown': '#551100' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#551100] text-[#551100]

SCSS

$baragon-brown: #551100;

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#793B31 · ΔE 17.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #551100?

#551100 is Baragon Brown, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #551100 warm or cool?

Baragon Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Baragon Brown?

Baragon Brown works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Baragon Brown?

Baragon Brown pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Baragon Brown?

You can download Baragon Brown on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Baragon Brown?

The hex code is #551100. In RGB it's 85, 17, 0, and in HSL it's 12°, 100%, 17%.

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