Red
Rusty Red
Rusty Red
#DA2C43Click to copy
Rusty Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(218, 44, 67)Copy
HSLhsl(352, 70%, 51%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(352, 80%, 85%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 80%, 69%, 15%)Copy
Rusty Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#DA2C43
Click to copy#2CDAC3
Click to copyAnalogous
#DA2C9A
Click to copy#DA6C2C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2CDA6C
Click to copy#2C9ADA
Click to copyMonochromatic
#DA2C43
Click to copy#DE8E98
Click to copy#F5DDE0
Click to copy#881827
Click to copy#31090E
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRusty 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
4.75 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.42 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.36 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.66 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Rusty Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Rusty Red Color Introduction
Definition
Rusty Red (HEX #DA2C43) has the RGB value rgb(218, 44, 67), the HSL value hsl(352°, 70%, 51%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 80%, 69%, 15%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Rusty Red is #2CDAC3, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #DA2C9A and #DA6C2C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2CDA6C, #2C9ADA) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Rusty Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Rusty Red has a contrast ratio of 4.75:1 against white and 4.42:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
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, Rusty Red has a lightness of 51% and a saturation of 70%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The oxidation of time.
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 Rusty 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, Rusty 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.
Rusty 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.