Rusty Nail

Q: How do I use #875412 in CSS?

You can use #875412 in CSS with: background-color: #875412; or color: #875412; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 84, 18). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 87%, 47%.

#875412

Rusty Nail is a warm dark color with the hex code #875412. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 135, 84, 18 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 87%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rusty Nail color values

HEX: #875412
RGB: 135, 84, 18
HSL: 34°, 76%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 38, 87, 47

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rusty Nail sits at 34° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Rusty Nail is rendered as rgb(135, 84, 18), where the red channel dominates at 135, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Rusty Nail translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 38M 87Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Rusty Nail

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #875412;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 135, 84, 18;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#875412',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 87%
K: 47%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(135, 84, 18)
rgba(135, 84, 18, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 34° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #875412?

#875412 is Rusty Nail, a warm dark color with RGB values of 135, 84, 18. It has a hue of 34°, 76% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #875412?

The RGB color code for #875412 is rgb(135, 84, 18). This means it contains 135 red, 84 green, and 18 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Rusty Nail a warm or cool color?

Rusty Nail (#875412) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #875412 in CSS?

You can use #875412 in CSS with: background-color: #875412; or color: #875412; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 84, 18). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 87%, 47%.