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Rusty

#96512A

RGB 150, 81, 42 · HSL 22°, 56%, 38% · CMYK 0, 46, 72, 41

Rusty is #96512A in HEX — rgb(150, 81, 42), hsl(22°, 56%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 72%, 41%).

Rusty pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 56%, 38%. 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#96512A

RGB150, 81, 42

HSL22°, 56%, 38%

HSV22°, 72%, 59%

CMYK0, 46, 72, 41

Decimal9851178

CSS RGBrgb(150, 81, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 56%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Warmth S09G9

ΔE 4.2 · #9F512D

Behr

Chestnut Stallion 240D-7

ΔE 4.9 · #8E4520

Sherwin-Williams

Earthen Jug SW7703

ΔE 6 · #A85E39

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 6.1 · #9F5224

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2175-10

ΔE 6.8 · #A75431

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 6.9 · #A65E2E

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 7 · #AC5E3A

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

ΔE 7.1 · #9C6038

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 7.4 · #9D603B

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 8.1 · #8E5335

Valspar

Cinnamon Cake 3010-6

ΔE 9.3 · #A96245

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.6 · #8C4D35

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 9.7 · #B06144

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 12.3 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 15.4 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.8 · #9A4039

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 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

#96512A

#2B6F97

Analogous

#972B39

#96512A

#97892B

Triadic

#96512A

#2B9752

#522B97

Split-Complementary

#96512A

#2B9789

#2B3997

Tetradic

#96512A

#39972B

#2B6F97

#892B97

Monochromatic

#201109

#5B321A

#96512A

#CA7544

#DBA180

Rectangle

#96512A

#6F972B

#2B6F97

#522B97

Compound

#96512A

#97892B

#2B6F97

#2B3997

Variations

Lighter

#C76E3A

#CD9473

#DDC2B2

Darker

#7B4120

#562D14

#331A0B

Saturation

#715D51

#97522B

#AC4D15

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

5.99:1

vs Black

3.51:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#96512A

#786D26

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96512A

#616131

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96512A

#964F56

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rusty 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

#B0693B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96512A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D6E5F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#2B5D7A

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: #96512A;

CSS — background

background-color: #96512A;

CSS Variable

--color-rusty: #96512A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rusty': '#96512A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96512A] text-[#96512A]

SCSS

$rusty: #96512A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96512A?

#96512A is Rusty, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #96512A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rusty?

Rusty 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 Rusty?

Rusty 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 Rusty?

You can download Rusty 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 Rusty?

The hex code is #96512A. In RGB it's 150, 81, 42, and in HSL it's 22°, 56%, 38%.

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