REDS

Rusted Earth

#8B5748

RGB 139, 87, 72 · HSL 13°, 32%, 41% · CMYK 0, 37, 48, 45

Rusted Earth is #8B5748 in HEX — rgb(139, 87, 72), hsl(13°, 32%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 48%, 45%).

Rusted Earth pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 32%, 41%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#8B5748

RGB139, 87, 72

HSL13°, 32%, 41%

HSV13°, 48%, 55%

CMYK0, 37, 48, 45

Decimal9131848

CSS RGBrgb(139, 87, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 32%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Rusted Earth 2002-7A

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Red Hook DE6091

ΔE 2.7 · #845544

Vista Paint

Southwest Spirit K-1097

ΔE 2.8 · #935A4B

Benjamin Moore

Pumice 1197

ΔE 3.5 · #915C48

Behr

Spice PPU2-18

ΔE 3.5 · #885147

PPG

Warm Wassail 1062-7

ΔE 3.9 · #864F3E

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 4.6 · #95624F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cogswell Cedar historic-cogswell-cedar

ΔE 4.8 · #90534A

Sherwin-Williams

Canyon Clay SW6054

ΔE 5.4 · #85594F

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 5.4 · #885D47

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 8.7 · #79553D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.8 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 9 · #8F4E4D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 9.5 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.5 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 9.7 · #864633

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8B5748

#477C8A

Analogous

#8A475A

#8B5748

#8A7747

Triadic

#8B5748

#478A56

#56478A

Split-Complementary

#8B5748

#478A77

#475A8A

Tetradic

#8B5748

#5A8A47

#477C8A

#77478A

Monochromatic

#251713

#58362D

#8B5748

#B37A6B

#CDA89D

Rectangle

#8B5748

#7C8A47

#477C8A

#56478A

Compound

#8B5748

#8A7747

#477C8A

#475A8A

Variations

Lighter

#AD7160

#BD978C

#D6C4BF

Darker

#704438

#4E2E25

#2E1A15

Saturation

#73635F

#8A5647

#AE4124

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.91:1

vs Black

3.55:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8B5748

#736B47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B5748

#62624A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B5748

#8A565A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rusted Earth carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#A86E51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B5748

Daylight 5500K

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

#957375

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.

#416771

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: #8B5748;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B5748;

CSS Variable

--color-rusted-earth: #8B5748;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rusted-earth': '#8B5748' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B5748] text-[#8B5748]

SCSS

$rusted-earth: #8B5748;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B5748?

#8B5748 is Rusted Earth, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8B5748 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 dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Rusted Earth?

Rusted Earth pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. 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 #8B5748. In RGB it's 139, 87, 72, and in HSL it's 13°, 32%, 41%.

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