Rusty Red
Also known as: Shakshuka , Crimson Sword , China Red , Crimson Velvet Sunset
On screen, Rusty Red registers as warm and inviting: a rich orange at home in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 6.49:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Rusty Red color codes
- HEX
- #AF2F0D
- RGB
- rgb(175, 47, 13)
- RGBA
- rgba(175, 47, 13, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 86%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(13, 93%, 69%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 73%, 93%, 31%)
- LAB
- lab(40.6 51.4 49.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.1% 0.170 34.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: firebrick #B22222 · ΔE 6.7
- RAL 2002: Vermilion #C63927 · ΔE 6.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Rusty Red works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Rusty Red
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Rusty Red by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 6.49:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.24:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Rusty Red background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Rusty Red
Rusty Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rusty Red
Rusty Red triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lobster #BB240C · ΔE 2.6
- Smouldering #B6321E · ΔE 3.4
- Joyous Red #AE2719 · ΔE 3.8
- Burnt Red #9F2305 · ΔE 4.0
- Rust #A83C09 · ΔE 4.1
- Bloodshed #BA271A · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rusty Red is closest to Waterworld .
FAQ
Rusty Red FAQs
What color is Rusty Red?
Rusty Red is a dark orange with the hex code #AF2F0D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 13°, 86% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rusty Red?
The hex code for Rusty Red is #AF2F0D. In RGB it's rgb(175, 47, 13), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 73%, 93%, 31%).
What colors go well with Rusty Red?
Rusty Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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