Rust

HEX: #B7410E | Modern Palette

On White
5.56:1
PASS
On Black
3.78:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#B7410E
RGB
183, 65, 14
HSL
18°, 85% ,38%
CMYK
0, 64, 92, 28

About Rust

Rust (#B7410E) is a color with RGB(183, 65, 14) and HSL(18.1°, 85.8%, 38.6%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0E84B7, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #0EB741 and #410EB7. The name comes from *rusta- (Proto-Germanic).

  • HEX: #B7410E
  • RGB: 183, 65, 14
  • HSL: 18.1°, 85.8%, 38.6%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0E84B7
  • Triadic colors: #0EB741, #410EB7
  • The name comes from *rusta- (Proto-Germanic).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Rust #B7410E is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Rust #B7410E pairs with #0E84B7 as its complementary color, and #0EB741 and #410EB7 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Rust #B7410E moves from dark #180802 tones through the base color to lighter #FDEEE7 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #747400
Protanopia #585812
Tritanopia #B83D3D
Achromatopsia #686868

Frequently Asked Questions

Rust (#B7410E) is a color with RGB(183, 65, 14) and HSL(18.1°, 85.8%, 38.6%).

#B7410E pairs strongly with #0E84B7 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#B7410E is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#B7410E is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Rust is linked to *rusta- from Proto-Germanic, meaning redness, rust.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word *rusta-
Meaning redness, rust
Language Proto-Germanic
First Recorded Use Old English

History

The word 'rust' has deep roots in Germanic languages, tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*rusta-' and further to Proto-Indo-European '*h₁rudʰ-st-'. It is related to 'red' and 'ruddy', reflecting the characteristic color of iron oxide. In Old English, it appeared as 'rust' or 'rost'. Its meaning has consistently referred to the reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel due to oxidation, as well as a plant disease with similar visual characteristics. The verb 'to rust' also emerged early, signifying the process of becoming covered with rust.

First Recorded Use

Before 12th century

Cultural Associations

Rust is widely recognized as a symbol of decay, neglect, and the passage of time, particularly in industrial and urban settings. It is often used metaphorically to describe something that has fallen into disuse or disrepair ('the old skills have rusted away'). In art and photography, the texture and color of rust are frequently appreciated for their aesthetic qualities, evoking a sense of history, grunge, or wabi-sabi. The color 'rust' (like #b7410e) is a popular shade in fashion, interior design, and branding, often associated with warmth, earthiness, and autumn.

Similar Named Colors
Mahogany #C04000 ΔE 2.12
Sinopia #CB410B ΔE 4.07
Dark Pastel Red #C23B22 ΔE 5.61
Chinese Red #AA381E ΔE 5.87

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #B7410E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #B7410E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #B7410E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #B7410E,
        #0E84B7
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #B7410E,
        #0E84B7
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$rust: #B7410E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rust-r: 183;
$rust-g: 65;
$rust-b: 14;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $rust;
    color: rgba($rust-r, $rust-g, $rust-b, 0.8);
}