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Rust Red
Rust Red
#8B5A4BClick to copy
Rust Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(139, 90, 75)Copy
HSLhsl(14, 30%, 42%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(14, 46%, 55%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 35%, 46%, 45%)Copy
Rust Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#8B5A4B
Click to copy#4B7C8B
Click to copyAnalogous
#8B4B5C
Click to copy#8B7A4B
Click to copySplit Complementary
#4B8B7A
Click to copy#4B5C8B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#8B5A4B
Click to copy#AC9690
Click to copy#D8CDCA
Click to copy#492F27
Click to copy#060404
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRust Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
5.73 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.66 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.26 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.20 : 1
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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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Rust Red Color Introduction
Definition
Rust Red (HEX #8B5A4B) has the RGB value rgb(139, 90, 75), the HSL value hsl(14°, 30%, 42%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 35%, 46%, 45%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Rust Red is #4B7C8B, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #8B4B5C and #8B7A4B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#4B8B7A, #4B5C8B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Rust Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Rust Red has a contrast ratio of 5.73:1 against white and 3.66:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Rust Red has a lightness of 42% and a saturation of 30%, 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 fairly deep Morandi red with a rusty texture and a rich vintage feel — suited to autumn and winter clothing and furniture palettes.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Rust Red tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Rust Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Rust Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
