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Rust
What color is Rust?
Rust is a color that resembles the reddish-brown hue of iron oxide, which forms when iron is exposed to oxygen and water.
It is a warm and earthy color that can be used to create a cozy and rustic atmosphere.
Rust is also a common color for cars, as it matches the color of photographic safelights when used over a standard tungsten light source.
It has a hexadecimal code of #B7410E, which means it is composed of 71.76% red, 25.49% green and 5.49% blue in the RGB color space.
In the CMYK color space, rust has 0% cyan, 64% magenta, 92% yellow and 28% black.
Rust has a hue angle of 18.1 degrees, a saturation of 85.8% and a lightness of 38.6% in the HSL color space.
Some colors that are similar or complementary to rust are orange, brown, burgundy, olive, navy, teal and gold.
Rust can be paired with these colors to create different color schemes and moods.
It is a versatile and expressive color that can be used for various purposes and occasions.
Example of the palette with the Rust color
![Palette with colors: Zinnwaldite, Rust and Burlywood Picture with primary colors of Zinnwaldite, Rust, Burlywood, Cafe noir and Bronze](/images/rust/kitchen-with-a-lot-of-cabinets.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Rust color
![Palette with colors: Rust, Dark sienna and Almond Picture with primary colors of Rust, Dark sienna, Almond, Taupe gray and Deep coffee](/images/rust/grassy-hill-with-a-few-bushes-on-it.webp)
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What are the examples of Rust color in life?
It is a warm and rich color that has a subtle hint of red.
Rust color is often used in stage lighting and photography, as it creates a dramatic and cozy atmosphere.
Some examples of rust color in life are:
The surface of old metal objects that have been exposed to water and air, such as nails, pipes, cars, bridges, etc.
The leaves of some trees and plants in autumn, such as maple, oak, birch, etc.
The fur or feathers of some animals, such as foxes, squirrels, robins, etc.
The skin or hair of some people with reddish-brown tones.
The fabric or paint of some clothing, furniture, walls, etc.
that have a rustic or vintage style.
Example of the palette with the Rust color
![Palette with colors: Onyx, Rust and UP Maroon Picture with primary colors of Onyx, Rust, UP Maroon, Platinum and Field drab](/images/rust/painting-of-a-house.webp)
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What looks best in Rust?
Example of the palette with the Rust color
![Palette with colors: Rust, Dark lava and Eggshell Picture with primary colors of Rust, Dark lava, Eggshell, Rosy Brown and Zinnwaldite](/images/rust/living-room-with-orange-couches-of-rust-color.webp)
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