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Rust

#CC4B00

Rust is a warm medium color with the hex code #CC4B00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 75, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 63%, 100%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rust Color Values

HEX
#CC4B00
RGB
204, 75, 0
HSL
22°, 100%, 40%
CMYK
0, 63, 100, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rust sits at 22° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Rust work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Rust in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 63%, 100%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Rust

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC4B00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 75, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CC4B00',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 63%
Y: 100%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(204, 75, 0)
rgba(204, 75, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

14 brand s with colors near 22° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
SoundCloud logo
SoundCloud
JPMorgan Chase logo
JPMorgan Chase
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC4B00?
#CC4B00 is Rust, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 75, 0. It has a hue of 22°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CC4B00?
The RGB color code for #CC4B00 is rgb(204, 75, 0). This means it contains 204 red, 75 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rust a warm or cool color?
Rust (#CC4B00) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC4B00 in CSS?
You can use #CC4B00 in CSS with: background-color: #CC4B00; or color: #CC4B00; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 75, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 63%, 100%, 20%.

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