The colour wenge is a deep, dark shade, often a mixture of dark brown and black. It takes its name from the African wenge tree, famous for its wood. The colour wenge usually gives an elegant, serious and luxurious look to any space or object. This colour is often used in furniture, flooring and interior design to create a sophisticated, modern atmosphere.
The colour wenge is versatile and combines well with other colours such as white, beige, gold and silver to create contrast and visual interest. The colour wenge can tone and add depth to a space while retaining a sense of warmth and homeliness. By using darker shades, wenge can help define spaces and highlight different elements, especially in modern and minimalist designs.
Wenge colour RGB and HEX colour codes
The RGB colour code for the wenge colour is rgb(100, 83, 77) and the HEX colour code is #64534D.
The colour wenge is a dark, rich shade of brown that is often found in modern furniture and decor.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#645452 |
| RGB |
rgb(100, 84, 82) |
| HSL |
hsl(6, 10%, 36%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsva(6, 18%, 39%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0%, 16%, 18%, 61%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#aacbed |
| Complementary colour |
#525964 |
Dark and light shades of wenge
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Dark shades
Light shades
Wenge complementary colour palettes
The colour wenge is a deep, rich brown colour that can be perfectly paired with a variety of complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral colour combinations. The following colour palettes will help you choose and use wenge for different design projects.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of wenge?
The wenge colour is a dark, rich brown shade, with deeper tones inspired by the natural wenge wood material. Often described as a mixture of black and brown, it is also sometimes referred to as a dark chocolate colour with subtle reddish or golden tones.
What is the colour of wenge?
The colour of wenge depends on a number of factors, including the original shade of the wood, the way it is finished, the surface treatment materials used and the age of the wood. Originally, wenge wood is dark brown, often with a blackish tint and a fine, straight grain, but various treatments such as varnishing, staining or oiling can affect the final colour shade.
How is it possible to mix the wenge colour?
To achieve the wenge colour, you should first use a dark base, such as black or a very dark brown. To do this, add a small amount of dark mahogany or dark red tones to achieve the deep, rich colour effect you want. Finding the right proportions requires experimentation, so it is recommended to start with small amounts and adjust as necessary. The result will be a dark, slightly reddish-brown shade, similar to the colour of natural wenge wood.
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