J068 #C2B8AD RGB 194, 184, 173

Muted Rust — #C2B8AD

Muted Rust is a muted, light brown color with the catalog reference J068. Its hex value #C2B8AD makes it useful for work that calls for a light tone in the brown family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.

Color values

Hex value
#C2B8AD
RGB
rgb(194, 184, 173)
HSL
hsl(31°, 15%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 24%)

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Legacy references for this color

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Color harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary

Best uses

Foundation tone for wood grain, soil, hair, leather, warm earth tones and rustic subjects.

Mixing & layering

Layer over Mid Red Brown (R153) for a smooth transition. Pair with Neutral Gray No.4 (NG278) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Leaf Green (G59).

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Muted Rust?
The hex code for Muted Rust is #C2B8AD. In RGB that is 194, 184, 173.
What colour is Muted Rust?
It is a light brown color.
What colours pair well with Muted Rust?
The direct complement is Neutral Gray No.4 (NG278). Analogous neighbour: Mid Red Brown (R153).
What is Muted Rust used for?
Foundation tone for wood grain, soil, hair, leather, warm earth tones and rustic subjects.

About this colour data

This independent reference separates recorded source data from computed screen values and known physical-colour limitations.

Source
Legacy site import — digital references
Maintained by
Max Tymoshyn
Data version
fc-catalog-2026-09-02-42505ff0
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Recorded data

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Computed data

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Physical colour

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Unknowns

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