Brindle colour characterisation: colour codes, shades and mixing tips

The brindle colour, also known as striped fur, is a very special and unique pattern. This colour is made up of a variety of dark and light bands, usually in shades of brown, yellow, black, grey or red. The stripes are often uneven and of varying widths, giving a unique and unrepeatable appearance to any animal of this colour. The brindle pattern is most commonly seen on the fur of dogs and cats, but can also occur in other animals such as horses.

This colour is the result of genetic peculiarities, as the development of the brindle pattern depends on a combination of genes. It is the interaction of dominant and recessive genes that creates this unique shade of colour, making it almost impossible to find two animals with the same brindle pattern. The brindle colour not only has aesthetic value, but is often associated with different breeds and varieties, increasing their popularity and recognition. For all these reasons, brindle colour is often a highly sought-after and valuable trait among livestock owners.

Brindle colour RGB and HEX colour codes

The brindle colour is a special mixture that often appears in the coat of dogs. The RGB code is 110, 87, 70 and the HEX code is #6E5746.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#685245
RGB	rgb(104, 82, 69)
HSL	hsl(20, 21%, 34%)
HSV/HSB	hsb(20, 34%, 41%)
CMYK	cmyk(0%, 21%, 33%, 59%)
Contrasting colour	#9ab5a0
Complementary colour	#456568

Dark and light shades of Brindle

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Dark shades

Light shades

Brindle's complementary colour palettes

The colour brindle is a rich and complex colour that can be combined with many different colour palettes. Below are seven different colour palettes, all of which are complementary to brindle.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

Brindle colour colour

The colour brindle, also known as tiger stripe, is a colour swatch that contains different shades of stripes or patches on a base colour. These stripes are usually brown, black, red or yellow in colour and form a random pattern on the base colour, which can be lighter or darker in shade. Brindle is often found in the fur of dogs, cats and other animals.

What is the colour of brindle?

The colour of brindle depends on genetic factors. This pattern usually consists of an alternation of a darker base colour and lighter bands. The colouring is influenced by the individual's inherited genes, which control the distribution of pigments such as eumelanin (black or brown) and phaeomelanin (red or yellow) in the coat. The intensity and arrangement of the pattern can vary from individual to individual, due to different gene combinations.

How is the brindle colour colour mixing possible?

The production of brindle colour is linked to genetic factors and is most commonly found in the fur of animals such as dogs and cats. The brindle pattern is a striping of different colours of hairs, where the base colour of the coat is usually lighter, while the banded patterns are darker. The gene that causes the brindle colour is dominant, so if an animal inherits this gene, there is a good chance that its coat will show the brindle pattern. The frequency of its occurrence can vary from breed to breed and can only be controlled more precisely by special breeding.