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Russett

#7E564E

Russett is a warm medium color with the hex code #7E564E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 126, 86, 78 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 32%, 38%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Russett color values

HEX
#7E564E
RGB
126, 86, 78
HSL
10°, 24%, 40%
CMYK
0, 32, 38, 51

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Russett sits at 10° on the color wheel with 24% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 24% 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(126, 86, 78), where the red channel dominates at 126, 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 32M 38Y 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: #7E564E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 126, 86, 78;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#7E564E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 32%
Y: 38%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(126, 86, 78)
rgba(126, 86, 78, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 10° on the color wheel

Heineken logo
Heineken
GitLab logo
GitLab
HubSpot logo
HubSpot
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7E564E?
#7E564E is Russett, a warm medium color with RGB values of 126, 86, 78. It has a hue of 10°, 24% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7E564E?
The RGB color code for #7E564E is rgb(126, 86, 78). This means it contains 126 red, 86 green, and 78 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Russett a warm or cool color?
Russett (#7E564E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7E564E in CSS?
You can use #7E564E in CSS with: background-color: #7E564E; or color: #7E564E; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 86, 78). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 32%, 38%, 51%.

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