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Russett

#7C5650

Russett is a warm medium color with the hex code #7C5650. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 124, 86, 80 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 31%, 35%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Russett color values

HEX
#7C5650
RGB
124, 86, 80
HSL
8°, 22%, 40%
CMYK
0, 31, 35, 51

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Russett sits at 8° on the color wheel with 22% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 22% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Russett is rendered as rgb(124, 86, 80), where the red channel dominates at 124, giving the color a clear red cast. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Russett translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 31M 35Y 51K. A substantial black component (51%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Russett

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7C5650;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 124, 86, 80;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#7C5650',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 31%
Y: 35%
K: 51%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(124, 86, 80)
rgba(124, 86, 80, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 8° on the color wheel

GitLab logo
GitLab
Heineken logo
Heineken
Figma logo
Figma
Google logo
Google

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7C5650?
#7C5650 is Russett, a warm medium color with RGB values of 124, 86, 80. It has a hue of 8°, 22% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7C5650?
The RGB color code for #7C5650 is rgb(124, 86, 80). This means it contains 124 red, 86 green, and 80 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Russett a warm or cool color?
Russett (#7C5650) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7C5650 in CSS?
You can use #7C5650 in CSS with: background-color: #7C5650; or color: #7C5650; or as an RGB value: rgb(124, 86, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 31%, 35%, 51%.

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