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Rusted Earth

#8B5134

RGB 139, 81, 52 · HSL 20°, 46%, 37% · CMYK 0, 42, 63, 45

Rusted Earth is #8B5134 in HEX — rgb(139, 81, 52), hsl(20°, 46%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 63%, 45%).

Rusted Earth pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 46%, 37%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8B5134

RGB139, 81, 52

HSL20°, 46%, 37%

HSV20°, 63%, 55%

CMYK0, 42, 63, 45

Decimal9130292

CSS RGBrgb(139, 81, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 46%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 1.1 · #8E5335

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 1.5 · #8D5033

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 3.3 · #8C4D35

Vista Paint

Old Brick K-1080

ΔE 3.3 · #8A4E37

Benjamin Moore

Warmed AF-235

ΔE 4.4 · #975B3B

Dulux

Auburn Flair S09F8

ΔE 4.7 · #8A4B36

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Terra Cotta SW2803

ΔE 4.7 · #975840

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 5 · #8A4C38

PPG

Spiced Cider 1068-7

ΔE 5.1 · #915B41

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 5.8 · #945642

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6.4 · #864633

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 6.6 · #894C3B

Behr

Toasted Bagel S230-7

ΔE 6.7 · #8C5D3D

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 8.1 · #734222

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 15.8 · #8F6E46

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8B5134

#336D8A

Analogous

#8A3341

#8B5134

#8A7B33

Triadic

#8B5134

#338A50

#50338A

Split-Complementary

#8B5134

#338A7B

#33418A

Tetradic

#8B5134

#418A33

#336D8A

#7B338A

Monochromatic

#1A0F0A

#522F1E

#8B5134

#BD724C

#D29E84

Rectangle

#8B5134

#6D8A33

#336D8A

#50338A

Compound

#8B5134

#8A7B33

#336D8A

#33418A

Variations

Lighter

#B96B44

#C49279

#D9C1B5

Darker

#703F27

#4E2B1A

#2E190E

Saturation

#6B5A51

#8A5033

#A34719

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.32:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8B5134

#716832

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B5134

#5E5E39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B5134

#8B4F55

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rusted Earth reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A86942

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8B5134

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#956E66

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#315B70

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8B5134;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B5134;

CSS Variable

--color-rusted-earth: #8B5134;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rusted-earth': '#8B5134' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B5134] text-[#8B5134]

SCSS

$rusted-earth: #8B5134;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B5134?

#8B5134 is Rusted Earth, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8B5134 warm or cool?

Rusted Earth reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rusted Earth?

Rusted Earth works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Rusted Earth?

Rusted Earth pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rusted Earth?

You can download Rusted Earth on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Rusted Earth?

The hex code is #8B5134. In RGB it's 139, 81, 52, and in HSL it's 20°, 46%, 37%.

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