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Rust vs Wine: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Rust and Wine is hue — Rust is a warm orange, while Wine is a warm red. Rust (#B7410E) has an HSL of 18°, 86%, 39%, whereas Wine (#722F37) sits at 353°, 42%, 32%.

Rust#B7410E
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#B7410EBlended: #953823#722F37

Rust vs Wine: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Rust Wine
BrightnessDark (L=39%) — rich, serious, substantialDark (L=32%) — rich, serious, substantial
SaturationVivid (S=86%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingModerately saturated (S=42%) — balanced in intensity
Hue familyOrangeRed
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#B7410E#722F37
RGB183, 65, 14114, 47, 55

Can you use Rust and Wine together?

Wine text on Rust
Rust text on Wine
Contrast Ratio:1.73:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Rust and Wine Apart

  • ●Check saturation: Rust looks more vivid and saturated.
  • ●Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 335° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Rust vs Wine in Design

Use Rust for:
●Call-to-action buttons
●Autumn and harvest themes
●Food, citrus, warmth branding
●Youthful energetic campaigns
●Friendly notification badges
Use Wine for:
●Alerts, errors, stop states
●Sale & promotion banners
●Food and beverage packaging
●Sports and energy branding
●Romantic & bold fashion

Rust and Wine Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Rust#B7410E

Rust (#B7410E) is a dark, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Wine#722F37

Wine (#722F37) is a dark, moderately saturated red with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and balanced in intensity.

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Rust and Wine WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Rust text on white
5.56:1AA
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Rust text on black
3.78:1AA Large
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Wine text on white
9.65:1AAA
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Wine text on black
2.18:1Fail
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Rust text on Wine
1.73:1Fail
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Wine text on Rust
1.73:1Fail

Explore Rust and Wine individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Rust color page#B7410E · shades, tints, pairingsWine color page#722F37 · shades, tints, pairings

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Rust vs Wine FAQ

What is the difference between rust and wine?+
The main difference between Rust and Wine is hue — Rust is a warm orange, while Wine is a warm red. Rust (#B7410E) has an HSL of 18°, 86%, 39%, whereas Wine (#722F37) sits at 353°, 42%, 32%.
Is rust darker than wine?+
No. Wine is the darker of the two at 32% lightness, while Rust sits higher at 39%.
Are rust and wine the same color?+
No. Rust is #B7410E and Wine is #722F37. They differ by 25° in hue, 7% in lightness, and 44% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, rust or wine?+
Rust is more saturated. In HSL, Rust has 86% saturation and Wine has 42% — Rust is the more vivid of the two, while Wine reads as more muted.
Is rust warm or cool?+
Rust (#B7410E) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 18° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is wine warm or cool?+
Wine (#722F37) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 353° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use rust and wine together?+
Yes. Rust (orange) and Wine (red) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
What color family does rust belong to?+
Rust belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 18°, 86%, 39% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for rust?+
The hex code for Rust is #B7410E. In RGB, that's rgb(183, 65, 14), and in HSL it's hsl(18, 86%, 39%).
What is the hex code for wine?+
The hex code for Wine is #722F37. In RGB, that's rgb(114, 47, 55), and in HSL it's hsl(353, 42%, 32%).