Rust color

Inspired by rusted iron: a reddish, earthy orange. It brings a rustic, autumn feel. It's common in knitwear, upholstery and industrial-style spaces.

Also known as: rust orange.

Rust · #B7410E

About rust

Rust (#B7410E) is a warm, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the oranges family. It mixes 183 red, 65 green and 14 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, fashion, photography.

Rust shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Rust color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Cerulean

AnalogousClose to: Brick red, Caramel

TriadicClose to: Forest green, Deep purple

Split complementaryClose to: Tiffany blue, Klein blue

TetradicClose to: Green, Cerulean, Deep purple

Rust color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Rust

Analogous palette · Rust

Complementary palette · Rust

Triadic palette · Rust

With neutrals palette · Rust

With an accent palette · Rust

Rust contrast with text

White textContrast 5.6:1 · AA

Black textContrast 3.8:1 · AA large text

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --rust: #B7410E;
  --rust-rgb: 183, 65, 14;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--rust); }
.text { color: var(--rust); }

Colors similar to rust

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Themed palettes with this color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for rust?

The hex code for rust is #B7410E. In RGB it is rgb(183, 65, 14), in HSL hsl(18, 86%, 39%) and in CMYK 0, 64, 92, 28.

What is the complementary color of rust?

Its complement on the color wheel is #0E84B7, close to cerulean. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on rust?

Yes. The contrast with white is 5.6:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).