Rust is a
warm dark color with the hex code #AD2F05.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
173, 47, 5 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 73%, 97%, 32% for print applications.
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Rust
#AD2F05
Rust color values
- HEX
- #AD2F05
- RGB
- 173, 47, 5
- HSL
- 15°, 94%, 35%
- CMYK
- 0, 73, 97, 32
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Rust sits at 15° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Rust is rendered as rgb(173, 47, 5), where the red channel dominates at 173, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Rust translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 73M 97Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), 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 Rust
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #AD2F05;
--brand-primary-rgb: 173, 47, 5;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AD2F05',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 73%
Y: 97%
K: 32%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(173, 47, 5)
rgba(173, 47, 5, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #AD2F05?
#AD2F05 is Rust, a warm dark color with RGB values of 173, 47, 5. It has a hue of 15°, 94%
saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AD2F05?
The RGB color code for #AD2F05 is rgb(173, 47, 5). This means it contains 173 red,
47 green, and 5 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rust a warm or cool color?
Rust (#AD2F05) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AD2F05 in CSS?
You can use #AD2F05 in CSS with:
background-color: #AD2F05; or color: #AD2F05; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 47, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 73%, 97%, 32%.