Rust

Q: How do I use #B84014 in CSS?

You can use #B84014 in CSS with: background-color: #B84014; or color: #B84014; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 64, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 65%, 89%, 28%.

#B84014

Rust is a warm medium color with the hex code #B84014. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 184, 64, 20 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 65%, 89%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rust color values

HEX: #B84014
RGB: 184, 64, 20
HSL: 16°, 80%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 65, 89, 28

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rust sits at 16° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Rust is rendered as rgb(184, 64, 20), where the red channel dominates at 184, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Rust translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 65M 89Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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: #B84014;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 184, 64, 20;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B84014',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 65%
Y: 89%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(184, 64, 20)
rgba(184, 64, 20, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 16° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B84014?

#B84014 is Rust, a warm medium color with RGB values of 184, 64, 20. It has a hue of 16°, 80% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B84014?

The RGB color code for #B84014 is rgb(184, 64, 20). This means it contains 184 red, 64 green, and 20 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Rust a warm or cool color?

Rust (#B84014) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B84014 in CSS?

You can use #B84014 in CSS with: background-color: #B84014; or color: #B84014; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 64, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 65%, 89%, 28%.