Rose Ebony

HEX: #674846 | Modern Palette

On White
8.10:1
PASS
On Black
2.59:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#674846
RGB
103, 72, 70
HSL
3°, 32% ,40%
CMYK
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).

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Color Palettes

Rose Ebony #674846 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
 
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
 
 
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Rose Ebony #674846 pairs with #466567 as its complementary color, and #466748 and #484667 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Rose Ebony #674846 moves from dark #0F0B0A tones through the base color to lighter #F5F0F0 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Muted Warm
Use case
Text Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #525245
Protanopia #4C4C46
Tritanopia #674848
Achromatopsia #505050

Frequently Asked Questions

Rose Ebony (#674846) is a color with RGB(103, 72, 70) and HSL(3.64°, 32.04%, 40.39%).

#674846 pairs strongly with #466567 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#674846 is suitable for Text, Print and works well with Muted, Warm styles.

The name Rose Ebony is linked to Rose Ebony from English, meaning A type of wood known for its reddish-brown color and fine grain, often used in musical instruments and luxury items..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Rose Ebony
Meaning A type of wood known for its reddish-brown color and fine grain, often used in musical instruments and luxury items.
Language English
First Recorded Use 19th Century

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.

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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);
}