Hot Rust Charge

#c5530d

Notes

Hot Rust Charge (#C5530D) is a true orange with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (23°, 88%, 41%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. 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

#c5530d

RGB

rgb(197, 83, 13)

HSL

hsl(23, 88%, 41%)