Russett Color
Russett is a red color with hex code #755A57. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with russett, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
Russett Color Values
What Does Russett Mean?
Russett belongs to the red family of colors. Reds grab attention faster than anything else on the spectrum. It's why clearance tags, warning signs, and buy buttons lean on red tones, and why painters reach for red when a focal point has to carry a composition. Reds also advance visually, stepping forward while cooler hues recede into the background. Russett sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, Russett is classified as a brown (nearest centroid: grayish reddish brown, #674C47).
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With Russett
Russett and #577275 are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #755763 and #756957, which sit beside russett on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair russett with triadic partners #57755A and #5A5775. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- Dorado —
#6B5755(Delta E 4) - Ferra —
#704F50(Delta E 5) - Zambezi —
#685558(Delta E 6) - Pine Cone —
#6D5E54(Delta E 7) - Roman Coffee —
#795D4C(Delta E 8)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #755A57; }
.background { background-color: #755A57; }
.border { border: 2px solid #755A57; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #755A5740; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for russett?
Russett has the hex code #755A57. In RGB notation it is rgb(117, 90, 87), in HSL it is hsl(6, 15%, 40%), and its OKLCH value is 0.494, 0.036, 25.8.
What does the color russett mean?
Red-family colors like russett carry distinct psychological associations. Russett belongs to the red family of colors. Reds grab attention faster than anything else on the spectrum. It's why clearance tags, warning signs, and buy buttons lean on red tones, and why painters reach for red when a focal point has to carry a composition. Reds also advance visually, stepping forward while cooler hues recede into the background. Russett sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
What colors go with russett?
Russett has three easy routes: its complement #577275 for punch, its neighbors #755763 and #756957 for something calmer, or triadic partners #57755A and #5A5775 when you want energy.
Is russett a standard web color?
No — Russett is not a CSS keyword. Use its hex value #755A57 or any RGB/HSL equivalent in your stylesheets.
How do I make russett lighter or darker?
To lighten russett, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #E9E2E2 (lightest tint) to #15100F (darkest shade).
About Russett
Russett is classified as a Brown in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Red hue family. It has The color is recognized by Resene.
Use our Color Converter to convert #755A57 to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.