Bole
HEX: #79443B | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#79443B
121, 68, 59
8°, 51% ,47%
0, 43.8, 51.24, 52.55
About Bole
Bole (#79443B) is a color with RGB(121, 68, 59) and HSL(8.71°, 51.24%, 47.45%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #3B7079, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #3B7944 and #443B79. The name comes from Bol (French).
- HEX: #79443B
- RGB: 121, 68, 59
- HSL: 8.71°, 51.24%, 47.45%
- Mood: Romantic
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #3B7079
- Triadic colors: #3B7944, #443B79
- The name comes from Bol (French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Bole #79443B is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Bole #79443B pairs with #3B7079 as its complementary color, and #3B7944 and #443B79 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Bole is a fine, earthy clay, typically reddish-brown, yellow, or white, that has been used since antiquity as a pigment, in medicine, and as a base for gilding. The most famous type is Armenian Bole, known for its rich red color and use in traditional iconography and manuscript illumination. It was also used as a polishing agent and as a component in some traditional medicines. Its use as a ground for gold leaf is particularly significant, as it provides a warm undertone that enhances the luster of the gold.
First Recorded Use
The term 'bole' in the context of a reddish-brown pigment or earth dates back to the 17th century, derived from the French 'bol' meaning 'bowl', referring to the shape in which the earth was often found or sold.
Cultural Associations
Armenian Bole, in particular, holds cultural significance in Eastern Orthodox Christian art, where it is traditionally used as the underpainting for gold leaf on icons. This practice gives the gold a unique warmth and depth. In other cultures, different colored boles were used for various artistic and decorative purposes, reflecting the local availability of these natural earths.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #79443B;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #79443B;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #79443B;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#79443B,
#3BA5B7
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#79443B,
#3BA5B7
);
}// SCSS variable
$bole: #79443B;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$bole-r: 121;
$bole-g: 68;
$bole-b: 59;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $bole;
color: rgba($bole-r, $bole-g, $bole-b, 0.8);
}