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Deep Gray Rust Red
Deep Gray Rust Red
#734A42Click to copy
Deep Gray Rust Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(115, 74, 66)Copy
HSLhsl(10, 27%, 35%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(10, 43%, 45%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 36%, 43%, 55%)Copy
Deep Gray Rust Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#734A42
Click to copy#426B73
Click to copyAnalogous
#734252
Click to copy#736242
Click to copySplit Complementary
#427363
Click to copy#425273
Click to copyMonochromatic
#734A42
Click to copy#9B8480
Click to copy#C8BBB9
Click to copy#32201D
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDeep Gray Rust Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
7.53 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.79 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.91 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.68 : 1
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Deep Gray Rust Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Deep Gray Rust Red Color Introduction
Definition
Deep Gray Rust Red (HEX #734A42) has the RGB value rgb(115, 74, 66), the HSL value hsl(10°, 27%, 35%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 36%, 43%, 55%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Gray Rust Red is #426B73, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #734252 and #736242 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#427363, #425273) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Deep Gray Rust Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Deep Gray Rust Red has a contrast ratio of 7.53:1 against white and 2.79:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Deep Gray Rust Red has a lightness of 35% and a saturation of 27%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A blend of deep gray and rust red, richly vintage — suited to leather sofas and retro decor.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Deep Gray Rust Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Deep Gray Rust Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Deep Gray Rust Red Featured In
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