Russet color

A reddish brown named after a coarse homespun cloth, and also the Russet potato and apple. It feels earthy and autumnal. It's often used in fall fashion, Thanksgiving decor and outdoor gear.

Russet · #80461B

About russet

Russet (#80461B) is a warm, dark, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the browns family. It mixes 128 red, 70 green and 27 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fall fashion, Thanksgiving, outdoor.

Russet shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Russet color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Ocean blue

AnalogousClose to: Burgundy, Olive green

TriadicClose to: Sea green, Rebecca purple

Split complementaryClose to: Pine green, Midnight blue

TetradicClose to: Forest green, Ocean blue, Purple

Russet color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Russet

Analogous palette · Russet

Complementary palette · Russet

Triadic palette · Russet

With neutrals palette · Russet

With an accent palette · Russet

Russet contrast with text

White textContrast 7.5:1 · AAA

Black textContrast 2.8:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --russet: #80461B;
  --russet-rgb: 128, 70, 27;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--russet); }
.text { color: var(--russet); }

Colors similar to russet

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Themed palettes with this color

More browns

Brown Coffee brown Chocolate brown Mahogany Chestnut Cinnamon Sepia Ochre Caramel Camel Mocha Khaki Sand Beige Nude Bronze Tobacco brown Sienna Café au lait Tan Cognac Espresso Walnut Burnt umber

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for russet?

The hex code for russet is #80461B. In RGB it is rgb(128, 70, 27), in HSL hsl(26, 65%, 30%) and in CMYK 0, 45, 79, 50.

What is the complementary color of russet?

Its complement on the color wheel is #1B5580, close to ocean blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on russet?

Yes. The contrast with white is 7.5:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).