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Russet

#7D491C

Russet is a warm dark color with the hex code #7D491C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 125, 73, 28 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 42%, 78%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Russet color values

HEX
#7D491C
RGB
125, 73, 28
HSL
28°, 63%, 30%
CMYK
0, 42, 78, 51

About this color

Russet sits at 28° 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, 73, 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.

How to use Russet

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7D491C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 125, 73, 28;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7D491C',
}

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, 73, 28)
rgba(125, 73, 28, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7D491C?
#7D491C is Russet, a warm dark color with RGB values of 125, 73, 28. It has a hue of 28°, 63% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7D491C?
The RGB color code for #7D491C is rgb(125, 73, 28). This means it contains 125 red, 73 green, and 28 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Russet a warm or cool color?
Russet (#7D491C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7D491C in CSS?
You can use #7D491C in CSS with: background-color: #7D491C; or color: #7D491C; or as an RGB value: rgb(125, 73, 28). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 78%, 51%.