Rust Color – #a83c09: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Rust color hex code is #a83c09, and it is composed of 66% red, 24% green and 4% blue.
Rust is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 95% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.33:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Rust color (#a83c09) against light backgrounds.

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Rust Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Rust, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a83c09 |
| RGB | rgb(168,60,9) |
| HSL | hsl(19,89.8%,34.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 64, 95, 34 |
| HSV | 19, 95, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 24, 4 |
| XYZ | 17.8, 11.6, 1.6 |
| LAB | 40.6, 42.2, 48.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 95% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.33 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.32 (fails WCAG AA) |
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Umber Rust
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Rust Orange
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Rust Red
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