Soft Rust Ink

#5a3c2a

Notes

Soft Rust Ink (#5A3C2A) is a deep orange with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (22°, 36%, 26%) places it in the balanced band at a dark lightness. It works well as a headline, icon, or deep background in an otherwise light layout, pairing cleanly with cream, bone, and warm neutrals. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary azure. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5a3c2a

RGB

rgb(90, 60, 42)

HSL

hsl(22, 36%, 26%)