Rose Ebony
HEX: #674846 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#674846
103, 72, 70
3°, 32% ,40%
0, 30.1, 32.04, 59.61
About Rose Ebony
Rose Ebony (#674846) is a color with RGB(103, 72, 70) and HSL(3.64°, 32.04%, 40.39%). In design, it fits Muted, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Print. Its complementary color is #466567, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #466748 and #484667. The name comes from Rose Ebony (English).
- HEX: #674846
- RGB: 103, 72, 70
- HSL: 3.64°, 32.04%, 40.39%
- Style: Muted, Warm
- Use case: Text, Print
- Complementary color: #466567
- Triadic colors: #466748, #484667
- The name comes from Rose Ebony (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #674846 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
While 'ebony' refers specifically to very dense black woods, 'rosewood' refers to several species of wood, often reddish-brown, known for their fragrance and durability. 'Rose Ebony' is not a distinct botanical species but rather a descriptive or trade name applied to certain woods that exhibit qualities of both. It's often associated with species like various Dalbergia (true rosewoods) or other dense tropical hardwoods that have a reddish-brown to purplish-brown color and a fine, dense grain similar to ebony. Its use became more prominent as exotic woods were increasingly traded and categorized for their aesthetic and functional properties, particularly in furniture making, musical instrument crafting (e.g., guitars, clarinets), and decorative arts.
First Recorded Use
The term 'rose ebony' likely emerged as a descriptive name for certain types of rosewood or other dense, reddish-brown woods that shared characteristics with ebony (density, fine grain) but possessed a distinct 'rose' hue.
Cultural Associations
Rose ebony, or woods referred to by this name, are highly valued in various cultures for their beauty, durability, and acoustic properties. In Western cultures, they are prized for high-end furniture, musical instruments, and intricate carvings. The reddish hue often symbolizes warmth and luxury. Due to overharvesting, many true rosewood species are now endangered and subject to international trade restrictions (CITES Appendix II), making woods described as 'rose ebony' even more sought after or leading to the use of sustainable alternatives.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #674846;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #674846;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #674846;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#674846,
#468488
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#674846,
#468488
);
}// SCSS variable
$rose-ebony: #674846;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rose-ebony-r: 103;
$rose-ebony-g: 72;
$rose-ebony-b: 70;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $rose-ebony;
color: rgba($rose-ebony-r, $rose-ebony-g, $rose-ebony-b, 0.8);
}