Rust is a
warm medium color with the hex code #BB3C11.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
187, 60, 17 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 68%, 91%, 27% for print applications.
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Rust
#BB3C11
Rust color values
- HEX
- #BB3C11
- RGB
- 187, 60, 17
- HSL
- 15°, 83%, 40%
- CMYK
- 0, 68, 91, 27
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Rust sits at 15° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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(187, 60, 17), where the red channel dominates at 187, 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 68M 91Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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: #BB3C11;
--brand-primary-rgb: 187, 60, 17;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#BB3C11',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 68%
Y: 91%
K: 27%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(187, 60, 17)
rgba(187, 60, 17, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #BB3C11?
#BB3C11 is Rust, a warm medium color with RGB values of 187, 60, 17. It has a hue of 15°, 83%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #BB3C11?
The RGB color code for #BB3C11 is rgb(187, 60, 17). This means it contains 187 red,
60 green, and 17 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rust a warm or cool color?
Rust (#BB3C11) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BB3C11 in CSS?
You can use #BB3C11 in CSS with:
background-color: #BB3C11; or color: #BB3C11; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 60, 17). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 68%, 91%, 27%.