Rusty Red

HEX: #DA2C43 | Modern Palette

On White
4.75:1
PASS
On Black
4.42:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#DA2C43
RGB
218, 44, 67
HSL
352°, 79% ,85%
CMYK
0, 79.82, 69.27, 14.51

About Rusty Red

Rusty Red (#DA2C43) is a color with RGB(218, 44, 67) and HSL(352.07°, 79.82%, 85.49%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #2CDAC3, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #43DA2C and #2C43DA. The name comes from Rusty Red (English).

  • HEX: #DA2C43
  • RGB: 218, 44, 67
  • HSL: 352.07°, 79.82%, 85.49%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #2CDAC3
  • Triadic colors: #43DA2C, #2C43DA
  • The name comes from Rusty Red (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Rusty Red #DA2C43 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
RUSTY RED
 
 
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Rusty Red #DA2C43 pairs with #2CDAC3 as its complementary color, and #43DA2C and #2C43DA in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

RUSTY RED
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

RUSTY RED
Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

RUSTY RED
Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

RUSTY RED
Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

RUSTY RED
Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

RUSTY RED

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Rusty Red #DA2C43 moves from dark #160406 tones through the base color to lighter #FBE9EC tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

RUSTY RED

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #828239
Protanopia #595945
Tritanopia #D93030
Achromatopsia #737373

Frequently Asked Questions

Rusty Red (#DA2C43) is a color with RGB(218, 44, 67) and HSL(352.07°, 79.82%, 85.49%).

#DA2C43 pairs strongly with #2CDAC3 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#DA2C43 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

#DA2C43 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Rusty Red is linked to Rusty Red from English, meaning A color resembling the reddish-brown hue of rust..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Rusty Red
Meaning A color resembling the reddish-brown hue of rust.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th Century

History

The term 'rust' to describe the reddish-brown oxidation of iron has existed for centuries. The adjective 'rusty' naturally followed to describe objects or colors resembling this phenomenon. 'Rusty Red' specifically emphasizes the red component within the rust spectrum, distinguishing it from more brownish or orange-brown 'rust' colors. Its use became more prevalent as color naming became more nuanced, particularly in paint, textile, and cosmetic industries where specific shades needed clear descriptors. It evokes a sense of aged metal, warmth, and earthiness.

First Recorded Use

The exact first documented use of 'Rusty Red' as a specific color name is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but the concept of describing a reddish-brown color as 'rusty' would have emerged as early as the 17th century with the understanding of rust itself. As a formal color name, it likely gained traction in the late 19th to early 20th century with the standardization of color palettes in art, industry, and fashion.

Cultural Associations

Rusty Red is often associated with autumn, natural landscapes (especially those with iron-rich soil or rocks), and vintage aesthetics. It can convey a sense of warmth, earthiness, and durability. In fashion and interior design, it's often used to create a cozy, rustic, or sophisticated look. It's a common color in traditional art to depict natural elements or aged objects. It can also be seen in industrial design, reflecting the material it's named after.

Similar Named Colors
Crimson #DC143C ΔE 1.86
Spanish Crimson #E51A4C ΔE 3.39
Jasper #D73B3E ΔE 3.49
Amaranth #E52B50 ΔE 3.64

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #DA2C43;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #DA2C43;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #DA2C43;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #DA2C43,
        #BCF8F0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #DA2C43,
        #BCF8F0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$rusty-red: #DA2C43;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rusty-red-r: 218;
$rusty-red-g: 44;
$rusty-red-b: 67;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $rusty-red;
    color: rgba($rusty-red-r, $rusty-red-g, $rusty-red-b, 0.8);
}