The colour of the alder is usually light, with fresh cuts being yellowish-white or pale pink. Over time, the colour deepens to a golden brown tone, giving the tree a warm, homely appearance. Thanks to its fine, even texture, alder wood can be sanded to a beautiful finish and provides an excellent base for various surface treatments such as varnishing or staining.
Its uniform colour and fine texture often make alder a popular choice for furniture, interior cladding and wood products. The colour of alder wood harmonises particularly well with other woods and is often used in combination in a variety of design projects. Its colour and texture properties make alder an excellent choice for any application where a portable, aesthetically pleasing timber is required.
RGB and HEX colour codes for the colour mountain pine
The alder colour is RGB (201, 170, 116) and the HEX colour code is #C9AA74.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#D4A373 |
| RGB |
rgb(212, 163, 115) |
| HSL |
hsl(30, 50%, 64%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(30, 46%, 83%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0, 23, 46, 17) |
| Contrasting colour |
#2B6C8A |
| Complementary colour |
#7392D4 |
Dark and light shades of mountain ash
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Dark shades
Light shades
Complementary colour palettes of the colour alder
The alder colour is a warm, brownish shade that is perfect for a variety of interiors. Its colour palettes include complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of alder?
Alder is usually light reddish-brown in colour, but tends to darken over time. When freshly cut, alder tends to be yellowish-beige in colour, and then becomes redder when exposed to air.
What determines the colour of an alder tree?
The colour of alder depends on several factors. One of the most important factors is the age of the tree. Older alder trees often have a darker, richer colour, while younger trees have lighter shades.
Environmental factors such as soil quality and growing conditions can also affect the colour of alder trees. Alder trees growing in wetter soils may tend to be darker.
The processes used to process alder wood, such as drying and surface treatment, also affect the final colour of the wood. Natural oxidation and sunlight can deepen the colour of alder wood over time.
How is alder colour mixing possible?
There are several ways to mix the colour of alder wood, depending on whether you want to use a stain or a stain. If using a dye, mix shades of yellow, red and brown until you achieve a warm, medium light brown colour similar to alder. For stains, experiment with colours in a similar way, but first test the shade in a less visible area to find the desired result.
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