Redwood
A reddish-brown shade named for the wood of the redwood tree
Redwood is a reddish-brown colour that takes its name from the wood of the redwood tree. First recorded as a colour name in English in 1917, it is defined in the Pantone Textile Paper eXtended list as colour #18-1443.
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- Named after the wood of the redwood tree
- First recorded as a colour name in 1917
- Pantone TPX #18-1443 defines this shade
- A reddish-brown between red and brown
What colour is Redwood?
Redwood is a deep reddish-brown colour, inspired by the appearance of wood from the redwood tree, Sequoia sempervirens. It sits between red and brown, with a muted, earthy tone that sets it apart from brighter reds or lighter browns. The colour is often used to evoke the natural look of redwood timber.
Where does Redwood come from?
The name 'redwood' comes from the wood of the redwood tree, known for its rich, reddish-brown hue. The term was first used to describe a colour in English in 1917. Its current definition comes from the Pantone Textile Paper eXtended colour list, where it is listed as #18-1443—Redwood.
How Redwood is defined
Redwood as a colour is defined by the Pantone Textile Paper eXtended (TPX) standard, rather than being made from a specific pigment or dye. Its appearance is matched to the typical colour of redwood timber, and it is identified by the Pantone code #18-1443.
Red around the world
What the red family means from country to country.
The flag uses the four Pan-Arab colours: a red bar at the hoist with green, white and black bands. It was designed by a young Emirati, Abdullah Al Maainah, in 1971.
Politics and protestPrideSource: Flag of the United Arab EmiratesThe flag is a black double-headed eagle on red, the banner of the fifteenth-century hero Skanderbeg. Fans chant Kuq e Zi, red and black.
Politics and protestPrideSource: Flag of AlbaniaArmenian scribes painted manuscripts with vordan karmir, a crimson dye made from an insect that lives on the roots of grasses in the Ararat plain.
Sacred and holySource: Armenian cochinealUnder Juan Manuel de Rosas in the 1830s and 1840s, everyone had to wear a scarlet ribbon to show loyalty to his Federalist party. His enemies, the Unitarians, were tied to sky blue.
Politics and protestFearSource: Juan Manuel de RosasThe flag is red, white and red. Legend says Duke Leopold V's white tunic was soaked in blood at the siege of Acre, all but the band under his belt.
Politics and protestCourageSource: Flag of AustriaRed ochre is used in Aboriginal rock art and ceremony, and is traded over long distances. In the Aboriginal flag the red half stands for the earth and for that ochre.
Sacred and holyNature and renewalAweSource: Australian Aboriginal flagShades and relatives of Redwood
Redwood is one of several shades inspired by natural woods. It may be confused with other reddish-brown colours, but its specific tone is set by the Pantone standard. Other wood-inspired shades may differ in depth or warmth.
Colours that go with Redwood
Harmonies are worked out from the value #A45A52. Contrast ratios follow the WCAG 2 formula.
Questions people ask about Redwood
What colour is redwood?
Redwood is a reddish-brown shade, inspired by the wood of the redwood tree and defined by Pantone as #18-1443.
Where does the name 'redwood' come from?
The name comes from the redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens), whose wood has a rich, reddish-brown colour.
When was redwood first used as a colour name?
Redwood was first recorded as a colour name in English in 1917.
Is redwood a standardised colour?
Yes, it is defined in the Pantone Textile Paper eXtended colour list as #18-1443.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Shades of red" (the section "Redwood"), written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Rang rewrote the text in its own words, with AI assistance, and compares every page with the article to make sure no passage is copied. It may be reused under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence with a link back.
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