Russet is a
warm dark color with the hex code #7D481C.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
125, 72, 28 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 42%, 78%, 51% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Russet
#7D481C
Russet color values
- HEX
- #7D481C
- RGB
- 125, 72, 28
- HSL
- 27°, 63%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 42, 78, 51
Shades & tints
About this color
Russet sits at 27° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 63% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Russet is rendered as rgb(125, 72, 28), where the red channel dominates at 125, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Russet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 42M 78Y 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Russet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #7D481C;
--brand-primary-rgb: 125, 72, 28;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7D481C',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 42%
Y: 78%
K: 51% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(125, 72, 28)
rgba(125, 72, 28, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 27° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #7D481C?
What is the RGB value of #7D481C?
Is Russet a warm or cool color?
How do I use #7D481C in CSS?
background-color: #7D481C; or color: #7D481C; or as an RGB value: rgb(125, 72, 28). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 78%, 51%.