Ruddy Brown
HEX: #BB6528 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#BB6528
187, 101, 40
24°, 64% ,44%
0, 46, 79, 27
About Ruddy Brown
Ruddy Brown (#BB6528) is a color with RGB(187, 101, 40) and HSL(24.9°, 64.8%, 44.5%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #287EBB, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #28BB65 and #6528BB. The name comes from Ruddy Brown (English).
- HEX: #BB6528
- RGB: 187, 101, 40
- HSL: 24.9°, 64.8%, 44.5%
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #287EBB
- Triadic colors: #28BB65, #6528BB
- The name comes from Ruddy Brown (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 #BB6528 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'ruddy' comes from Old English 'rudig' and is related to 'red'. It historically described a healthy, reddish complexion, often from outdoor work or good health. 'Brown' comes from Old English 'brūn'. The combination 'ruddy brown' is a descriptive compound, not a single etymological unit. Its usage increased as English speakers sought more nuanced ways to describe the vast spectrum of colors, particularly in the context of natural dyes, pigments, and descriptions of nature (e.g., bird plumage, soil). It's a straightforward descriptive term that combines a modifier ('ruddy' indicating a reddish tint) with a base color ('brown').
First Recorded Use
The term 'ruddy' has been used to describe a reddish complexion or color since at least the 14th century. The specific compound 'ruddy brown' likely emerged as descriptive English evolved, becoming more common with the need for precise color descriptions in art, fashion, and natural sciences. While a precise 'first use' date for the compound is difficult to pinpoint without extensive corpus linguistics research, its components are ancient.
Cultural Associations
Ruddy brown evokes natural, earthy, and often rustic imagery. It can be associated with: - **Nature:** Autumn leaves, tree bark, certain types of soil, animal fur (e.g., some deer, foxes). - **Food:** Baked goods, certain spices, roasted meats. - **Crafts/Materials:** Terracotta, unglazed pottery, certain leathers, natural wood stains. - **Art/Fashion:** Often used in palettes for landscapes, rustic themes, or in clothing for its warm, earthy appeal. It's a less intense, more muted alternative to a pure red-brown. It generally carries connotations of warmth, earthiness, and naturalness.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #BB6528;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #BB6528;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #BB6528;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#BB6528,
#287EBB
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#BB6528,
#287EBB
);
}// SCSS variable
$ruddy-brown: #BB6528;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ruddy-brown-r: 187;
$ruddy-brown-g: 101;
$ruddy-brown-b: 40;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $ruddy-brown;
color: rgba($ruddy-brown-r, $ruddy-brown-g, $ruddy-brown-b, 0.8);
}