Russet is a
warm dark color with the hex code #814718.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
129, 71, 24 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 45%, 81%, 49% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Russet
#814718
Russet color values
- HEX
- #814718
- RGB
- 129, 71, 24
- HSL
- 27°, 69%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 45, 81, 49
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Russet sits at 27° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 69% 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(129, 71, 24), where the red channel dominates at 129, 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 45M 81Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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: #814718;
--brand-primary-rgb: 129, 71, 24;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#814718',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 45%
Y: 81%
K: 49%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(129, 71, 24)
rgba(129, 71, 24, 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 #814718?
#814718 is Russet, a warm dark color with RGB values of 129, 71, 24. It has a hue of 27°, 69%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #814718?
The RGB color code for #814718 is rgb(129, 71, 24). This means it contains 129 red,
71 green, and 24 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Russet a warm or cool color?
Russet (#814718) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #814718 in CSS?
You can use #814718 in CSS with:
background-color: #814718; or color: #814718; or as an RGB value: rgb(129, 71, 24). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 45%, 81%, 49%.