Crisp Rust Ink

#8c5c2c

Notes

Crisp Rust Ink (#8C5C2C) is a true 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 (30°, 52%, 36%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. 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

#8c5c2c

RGB

rgb(140, 92, 44)

HSL

hsl(30, 52%, 36%)