Rust is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #B7410E, which equals rgb(183, 65, 14) in RGB and hsl(18, 86%, 39%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M64 Y92 K28, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B7410E - RGB
183, 65, 14 - HSL
18°, 86%, 39% - CMYK
0, 64, 92, 28 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Rust
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.56:1. Its complementary color is #0E86B9.
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Rust color codes
| HEX | #B7410E |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 65, 14) |
| HSL | hsl(18, 86%, 39%) |
| HSV | 18°, 92%, 72% |
| CMYK | 0%, 64%, 92%, 28% |
| Decimal | 12009742 |
Shades and tints of Rust
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F3DFD7 - 100
#E7C0AF - 200
#DBA087 - 300
#CF805E - 400
#C36136 - 500
#B7410E - 600
#99360C - 700
#7A2B09 - 800
#5C2107 - 900
#3D1605 - 950
#1F0B02
Color harmonies for Rust
- Complementary
#0E86B9≈ Medium Dark Bright Capri - Analogous −30°
#B90E30≈ Medium Dark Bright Crimson - Analogous +30°
#B9970E≈ Medium Dark Bright Marigold - Triadic +120°
#0EB941≈ Medium Dark Bright Jade - Triadic +240°
#410EB9≈ Medium Dark Bright Iris - Split 150°
#0EB997≈ Medium Dark Bright Turquoise - Split 210°
#0E30B9≈ Medium Dark Bright Cobalt
Contrast and accessibility of Rust
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Rust | Aa | 5.56:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Rust | Aa | 3.78:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Rust
background-color: #B7410E;color: #B7410E;background-color: rgb(183, 65, 14);background-color: hsl(18, 86%, 39%);:root { --color-rust: #B7410E; }class="bg-[#B7410E]"Colors similar to Rust
- Medium Dark Bright Cinnabar
#C14915 - Mahogany
#C04000 - Medium Dark Bright Vermilion
#C13815 - Deep Persimmon
#AD4500 - Deep Cinnabar
#AD3400 - Deep Bright Cinnabar
#9C3B11 - Deep Bright Persimmon
#9C4911 - Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Deep Orange
#AD5700 - Medium Dark Bright Persimmon
#C15A15 - Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
#C12715
More brown shades
- Chocolate
#D2691E - Saddle Brown
#8B4513 - Beige
#F5F5DC - Dark Goldenrod
#B8860B - Sienna
#A0522D - Taupe
#483C32 - Ecru
#C2B280 - Mahogany
#C04000 - Camel
#C19A6B - Caramel
#AF6F09 - Coffee
#6F4E37
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Rust?
The HEX code for Rust is #B7410E.
What is the RGB value of Rust?
Rust has an RGB value of 183, 65, 14 (rgb(183, 65, 14)). In HSL it is 18°, 86%, 39%.
What text color should I use on Rust?
Use white text on Rust. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.56:1 and black text has 3.78:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Rust?
The complementary color of Rust is #0E86B9. Analogous colors #B90E30 and #B9970E also pair well.