Rust Effect Color – #bb3344: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Rust Effect color hex code is #bb3344, and it is composed of 73% red, 20% green and 27% blue.
Rust Effect is a dark, bright, and warm color at 73% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.72:1 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 Effect color (#bb3344) against light backgrounds.

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Rust Effect Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Rust Effect, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bb3344 |
| RGB | rgb(187,51,68) |
| HSL | hsl(353,57.1%,46.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 73, 64, 27 |
| HSV | 353, 73, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 20, 27 |
| XYZ | 22.7, 13.3, 6.8 |
| LAB | 43.2, 55, 22.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 73% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.72 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.67 (fails WCAG AA) |
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