What color is Redwood?
Redwood is a muted, earthy red with brown undertones, hex #A45A52, close to the color of dried terracotta clay. It is warmer and softer than brick, with a dusty quality that keeps it from reading as a bright red.
What is the meaning of the color Redwood?
The California coast redwood, Sequoia sempervirens, gives this color its name — the tree’s bark carries a distinctly reddish-brown hue that early settlers and botanists documented in the 19th century. The name Redwood was first recorded as a color term in English in reference to the timber trade that expanded rapidly after California statehood in 1850. As the lumber industry grew, the color became associated with durability and the American West. Crayola formally introduced Redwood as a crayon color in 2017, anchoring it as a recognized named shade for a general audience.
What colors go with Redwood?
Colors that pair well with Redwood include:
Cream: soft, warm contrast
Forest Green: natural, grounded balance
Charcoal: strong, earthy depth
Dusty Rose: tonal, muted harmony
Navy Blue: cool, anchoring contrast
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #A45A52 |
color: #A45A52;
|
| RGB | 164, 90, 82 |
color: rgb(164, 90, 82);
|
| RGB Percentage | 64%, 35%, 32% |
color: rgb(64%, 35%, 32%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 45%, 50%, 36% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 6°, 33%, 48% |
color: hsl(6, 33%, 48%);
|
| HSV | 6°, 50%, 64% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 38, 15, 3 |
color: lab(38% 15 3);
|
| Decimal | 10771026 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.redwood {
color: #A45A52;
}
$redwood: #A45A52;
rgb(164, 90, 82)