What Color isBrown Rust?

#B85D3F

What Color is Brown Rust

Brown Rust (Hex #B85D3F) is a soft, medium-toned shade of orange. As a warm color, it pairs exceptionally well with contrasting cyans. Get RGB values, find matching paints, and download Brown Rust palettes.

What color is opposite Brown Rust?

The opposite color to Brown Rust is Boston Blue (#3e98b6).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Orange
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Associated Season: Autumn
  • Complementary Color: #3E98B6
  • Brightness: 117/255
  • Saturation: 66%

Colors That Pair Well With Brown Rust

Complementary

Pair with Boston Blue for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.

#B85D3F#3e98b6

High Contrast

Use Shakespeare for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.

#B85D3F#47a2c0

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#d49e8c#5c2f20

Color Variations

Tints (add white)

Santa Fe#bf6d5210%
Santa Fe#c67d6520%
Burning Sand#cd8e7930%
Tonys Pink#d49e8c40%
Eunry#dcae9f50%
Rose Fog#e3beb260%
Dust Storm#eacec570%
Bizarre#f1dfd980%
Fantasy#f8efec90%

Tones (add grey)

Brown Rust#b2614610%
Santa Fe#ad644c20%
Santa Fe#a7685330%
Toast#a26b5940%
Toast#9c6f6050%
Toast#96726660%
Almond Frost#91766d70%
Americano#8b797380%
Hurricane#867d7a90%

Shades (add black)

Brown Rust#a6543910%
Mule Fawn#934a3220%
Nutmeg#81412c30%
Espresso#6e382640%
Brown Derby#5c2f2050%
Brown Derby#4a251960%
Cedar#371c1370%
Coffee Bean#25130d80%
Asphalt#12090690%

Color Conversions

Hex
#B85D3F
RGB
184, 93, 63
RGB %
72%, 36%, 25%
HSL
15°, 49%, 48%
HSV
15°, 66%, 72%
CMYK
0%, 49%, 66%, 28%
LAB
49.95, 34.28, 33.76
XYZ
24.58, 18.38, 6.95

Color Blindness Simulation

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Protanopia
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CSS Snippets

Text Color (Hex)
Aa
color: #B85D3F;
Text Color (RGB)
Aa
color: rgb(184, 93, 63);
Background Color
background-color: #B85D3F;
Border
border: 3px solid #B85D3F;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #B85D3F66;
Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B85D3F 0%, #ffffff 100%);
Cushion Mockup

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MaterialEco Velvet
Size30cm x 30cm
Color
Brown Rust

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  • Feel: Velvety soft finish.
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What Goes With Brown Rust?

Explore color palettes containing Brown Rust and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Analogous

Night Shadz
Brown Rust
Alpine

Complementary

Brown Rust
Boston Blue

Split-complementary

Brown Rust
Puerto Rico
Indigo

Triadic

Brown Rust
Emerald
Governor Bay

Tetradic

Brown Rust
Apple
Boston Blue
Violet Eggplant

Monochromatic

Night Rider
Espresso
Brown Rust
Tonys Pink
Bizarre

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

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Contrast Ratio

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UI Examples

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Brown Rust?
The hex code for Brown Rust is #B85D3F. The RGB values are (184, 93, 63). You can find more formats like CMYK and LAB in the Color Conversions section.
What colors go with Brown Rust?
Brown Rust pairs well with its complementary color, Boston Blue (#3e98b6). It also works great with analogous colors (neighbors on the wheel) and triadic combinations. See our recommended pairings for more ideas.
Is Brown Rust accessible for text?
No, Brown Rust is not readable on white backgrounds. It is not readable on black backgrounds. For detailed contrast ratios and WCAG scores, check the accessibility section.
How do I use Brown Rust in CSS?

You can use Brown Rust in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:

.brown-rust {
  background-color: #B85D3F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.

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