Denim & Rust Palette

Faded work denim next to oxidized metal — indigo blue and burnt orange-rust as genuine complements.

#2E4057

dark denim

HSL 214° 31% 26%

10.6:1 on white

#4C6B8A

washed denim blue

HSL 210° 29% 42%

5.6:1 on white

#8FA3B0

faded chambray

HSL 204° 17% 63%

2.6:1 on white

#B5651D

rust accent

HSL 28° 72% 41%

4.3:1 on white

#E8DCC4

canvas tan

HSL 40° 44% 84%

1.4:1 on white

Using this palette

Blue and orange are true complements on the color wheel, which is why this pairing reads as intentional rather than random the moment the rust accent shows up against any of the three blues — it's the same relationship that makes workwear brands gravitate toward indigo-and-copper hardware. #2E4057 carries text reliably; #B5651D should stay a minority accent (stitching, a badge, a single button) rather than a large fill, since too much orange against this much blue tips into a completely different, louder palette. #E8DCC4 works as a canvas-colored background alternative to plain white or denim blue.