Rusty Nail Color – #cc5522: Codes and Complete Breakdown
By
Published on
The Rusty Nail color hex code is #cc5522, and it is composed of 80% red, 33% green and 13% blue.
Rusty Nail is a dark, bright, and warm color at 83% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.29:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Rusty Nail color (#cc5522) against dark backgrounds.

Rusty Nail Color Shades
Complementary colors
Triadic colors
Tints or lighter colors
Darker colors
Analogous colors
Monochromatic colors
#cc5522
Rusty Nail Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Rusty Nail, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cc5522 |
| RGB | rgb(204,85,34) |
| HSL | hsl(18,71.4%,46.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 58, 83, 20 |
| HSV | 18, 83, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 33, 13 |
| XYZ | 28.4, 19.4, 3.8 |
| LAB | 51.2, 44.8, 50.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 83% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.89 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Rusty Nail Color
#cc5522

Rusty Nail
#884b3d

Rusted Nail
#bd4e84

Nail Polish Pink
#dbbd76

Brass Nail




