REDS

Mama Africa

#551111

RGB 85, 17, 17 · HSL 0°, 67%, 20% · CMYK 0, 80, 80, 67

Mama Africa is #551111 in HEX — rgb(85, 17, 17), hsl(0°, 67%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 80%, 67%).

Mama Africa pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 67%, 20%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#551111

RGB85, 17, 17

HSL0°, 67%, 20%

HSV0°, 80%, 33%

CMYK0, 80, 80, 67

Decimal5574929

CSS RGBrgb(85, 17, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 67%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 7.6 · #6A191B

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 7.9 · #642424

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.1 · #67272A

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Dried Tomato SW7585

ΔE 10.9 · #692B2B

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 11.7 · #4F2318

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 13.5 · #722933

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 13.9 · #763431

Vista Paint

Wendy Way K-1128

ΔE 14.8 · #682F34

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 15.3 · #7D3436

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 16.1 · #7E3738

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 16.3 · #7F3639

Hallman-Lindsay

Fruitful Orchard 101

ΔE 18.1 · #773B3E

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 19.5 · #763B42

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 19.6 · #86423E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 23.2 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 24 · #6D4247

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

#551111

#115555

Analogous

#551133

#551111

#553311

Triadic

#551111

#115511

#111155

Split-Complementary

#551111

#115533

#113355

Tetradic

#551111

#335511

#115555

#331155

Monochromatic

#150404

#551111

#951D1D

#D52A2A

Rectangle

#551111

#555511

#115555

#111155

Compound

#551111

#553311

#115555

#113355

Variations

Lighter

#991E1E

#CA3F3F

#D99696

Darker

#460C0C

#310707

#1D0404

Saturation

#3D2929

#551111

#5E0808

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

14.24:1

AAA

vs Black

1.47:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#551111

#3A340D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#551111

#272711

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#551111

#54151B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mama Africa 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

#7F3928

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#551111

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C3E4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#144848

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: #551111;

CSS — background

background-color: #551111;

CSS Variable

--color-mama-africa: #551111;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mama-africa': '#551111' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#551111] text-[#551111]

SCSS

$mama-africa: #551111;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #551111?

#551111 is Mama Africa, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #551111 warm or cool?

Mama Africa reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mama Africa?

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

What colors pair well with Mama Africa?

Mama Africa 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 Mama Africa?

You can download Mama Africa 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 Mama Africa?

The hex code is #551111. In RGB it's 85, 17, 17, and in HSL it's 0°, 67%, 20%.

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