Russet (#80461B)
The hex code for Russet is #80461B. It is rgb(128, 70, 27) in RGB, hsl(26, 65%, 30%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 45%, 79%, 50%) in CMYK — a dark brown. White text is the more readable choice on this background.
#80461Brgb(128, 70, 27)hsl(26, 65%, 30%)hsv(26, 79%, 50%)cmyk(0%, 45%, 79%, 50%)oklch(45.7% 0.097 53.6)lab(36.48% 22.93 35.89)lch(36.48% 42.59 57.43)Colors Closest to Russet
Russet is a registered color name. These are the named colors nearest to it, measured as CIE76 distance in CIELAB — a perceptual scale, so the ordering matches what the eye sees rather than how close the raw RGB numbers happen to sit.
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#80461B Channel Values
How Russet breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 128 · G 70 · B 27 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 26° · S 65% · L 30% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 26° · S 79% · V 50% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 45% · Y 79% · K 50% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 7.47:1 vs white · 2.81:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a Russet background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
Need a specific ratio against another background? Open #80461B in the contrast checker.
Colors That Go With Russet
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite Russet; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of Russet
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
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How Russet Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
#80461B#54541A#684E1A#5E5E13#6D5517#824242#814436#555555Using #80461B in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--russet: #80461B;background-color: #80461B;colors: { 'russet': '#80461B' }Color(red: 0.502, green: 0.275, blue: 0.106)<color name="russet">#80461B</color>fill="#80461B"More Brown Colors
Russet sits in the brownfamily. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#80461B Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Russet?
The hex code for Russet is #80461B. That is rgb(128, 70, 27) in RGB, hsl(26, 65%, 30%) in HSL, and approximately cmyk(0%, 45%, 79%, 50%) in CMYK.
What is the RGB value of #80461B?
#80461B is rgb(128, 70, 27) — red 128, green 70, and blue 27 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #80461B?
#80461B converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 45%, 79%, 50%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #80461B be black or white?
White text is the more readable choice. #80461B scores 7.47:1 against white and 2.81:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #80461B as a CSS color keyword?
No. #80461B is not one of the CSS color keywords, so it has to be written as a hex, rgb() or hsl() value. The closest keyword is saddlebrown (#8B4513) at a CIE76 distance of 7.8, which is clearly related but distinguishable side by side.
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