Brown color · XKCD survey name
Russet Color Code: #A13905
The HEX code for Russet is #A13905. It is a medium-dark, vivid orange color made of 161 red, 57 green and 5 blue (HSL 20°, 94%, 33%). White text reads comfortably on it (6.76:1 contrast).
Russet color values
#A13905
rgb(161, 57, 5)
hsl(20, 94%, 33%)
20, 97%, 63%
hwb(20 2% 37%)
0%, 65%, 97%, 37%
10565893
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Russet?
“Russet” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 20° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 94% saturation (vivid) and 33% lightness (medium-dark). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other brown colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 20% of them and more saturated than 74% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.105, which makes it a dark color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Russet counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 33% and its relative luminance is 0.105. White text reads comfortably on it (6.76:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Russet
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 6.76:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 3.10:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Russet
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Russet
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Russet
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (6.76:1 contrast)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Earthy, natural palettes
- Packaging and craft-style layouts
- Warm neutrals alongside cream and green
Use Russet in CSS
:root {
--color-russet: #A13905;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-russet);
background-color: #A13905;
border: 2px solid #A13905;
}Questions about Russet
What is the HEX code for Russet?
Russet is #A13905.
What is the RGB value of Russet?
The RGB value of Russet is 161, 57, 5: 161 red, 57 green and 5 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(161, 57, 5) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Russet?
The HSL value of Russet is 20°, 94%, 33% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(20, 94%, 33%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Russet?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 65%, Y 97%, K 37%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Russet a light or dark color?
Russet counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 33% and its relative luminance is 0.105. White text reads comfortably on it (6.76:1 contrast).
How does Russet look with white text?
White text on Russet has a contrast ratio of 6.76:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Russet look with black text?
Black text on Russet has a contrast ratio of 3.10:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Russet?
Peacock Blue is its complementary color, and Carmine sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Russet be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (6.76:1 contrast); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Russet in CSS?
Use color: #A13905; for text, background-color: #A13905; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-russet: #A13905; and reuse it with var(--color-russet).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.