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Rust

#A83C09

RGB 168, 60, 9 · HSL 19°, 90%, 35% · CMYK 0, 64, 95, 34

Rust is #A83C09 in HEX — rgb(168, 60, 9), hsl(19°, 90%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 95%, 34%).

Rust pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 90%, 35%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A83C09

RGB168, 60, 9

HSL19°, 90%, 35%

HSV19°, 95%, 66%

CMYK0, 64, 95, 34

Decimal11025417

CSS RGBrgb(168, 60, 9)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 90%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caramelized Orange 250D-7

ΔE 5 · #B24A16

Dulux

Bright Delight S08G9

ΔE 10.9 · #CC5426

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.4 · #B53B26

Sherwin-Williams

Raucous Orange SW6883

ΔE 11.5 · #C35530

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 11.7 · #A12312

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 12.5 · #C75433

Benjamin Moore

Fireball 2170-10

ΔE 12.5 · #C45333

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 15.1 · #C9543A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 15.9 · #BA4133

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 15.9 · #CC6735

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 16.1 · #DA5838

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.2 · #D65F3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 16.3 · #CF6837

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 16.9 · #BA5B3A

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 17.8 · #CF5942

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 20.1 · #DF5E47

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

#A83C09

#0977AA

Analogous

#AA0926

#A83C09

#AA8C09

Triadic

#A83C09

#09AA3C

#3C09AA

Split-Complementary

#A83C09

#09AA8C

#0926AA

Tetradic

#A83C09

#26AA09

#0977AA

#8C09AA

Monochromatic

#180901

#612205

#A83C09

#F2550D

#F68855

Rectangle

#A83C09

#77AA09

#0977AA

#3C09AA

Compound

#A83C09

#AA8C09

#0977AA

#0926AA

Variations

Lighter

#E9520C

#E8804F

#EAB8A0

Darker

#8B2F04

#621F00

#391200

Saturation

#715041

#AA3C09

#AE3A04

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

6.33:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A83C09

#7C6F00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A83C09

#5B5B16

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A83C09

#A73C47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rust 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

#BD5A22

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A83C09

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB5F46

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#126186

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: #A83C09;

CSS — background

background-color: #A83C09;

CSS Variable

--color-rust: #A83C09;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rust': '#A83C09' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A83C09] text-[#A83C09]

SCSS

$rust: #A83C09;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A83C09?

#A83C09 is Rust, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A83C09 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rust?

Rust 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 Rust?

Rust 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 Rust?

You can download Rust 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 Rust?

The hex code is #A83C09. In RGB it's 168, 60, 9, and in HSL it's 19°, 90%, 35%.

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