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Rust

#B76441

RGB 183, 100, 65 · HSL 18°, 48%, 49% · CMYK 0, 45, 64, 28

Rust is #B76441 in HEX — rgb(183, 100, 65), hsl(18°, 48%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 64%, 28%).

Rust pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 48%, 49%. 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#B76441

RGB183, 100, 65

HSL18°, 48%, 49%

HSV18°, 64%, 72%

CMYK0, 45, 64, 28

Decimal12018753

CSS RGBrgb(183, 100, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 48%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rust 2175-30

Exact match

Vista Paint

Copper Moon K-616

ΔE 3.3 · #AF633E

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 3.4 · #AC5E3A

Sherwin-Williams

Husky Orange SW6636

ΔE 3.5 · #BB613E

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 4.1 · #AC5D3E

Valspar

Fiesta 2008-5A

ΔE 4.3 · #B66B46

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 4.3 · #B06144

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 5.1 · #C5714F

Behr

Orange Liqueur M210-6

ΔE 5.1 · #C76C4C

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 5.1 · #C26F45

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 6 · #B2683A

Dulux

Orangeade S08F8

ΔE 7.5 · #B55732

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 7.6 · #C27654

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 8.1 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14.1 · #C57B67

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 16.9 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#B76441

#4195B9

Analogous

#B94159

#B76441

#B9A141

Triadic

#B76441

#41B965

#6541B9

Split-Complementary

#B76441

#41B9A1

#4159B9

Tetradic

#B76441

#59B941

#4195B9

#A141B9

Monochromatic

#482719

#80462D

#B76441

#CF9277

#E3BFB0

Rectangle

#B76441

#95B941

#4195B9

#6541B9

Compound

#B76441

#B9A141

#4195B9

#4159B9

Variations

Lighter

#C98365

#D1A491

#E1CBC2

Darker

#965032

#693620

#3E1F12

Saturation

#8F766B

#B96541

#D95820

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

4.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.91:1

Deuteranopia

#B76441

#92863D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B76441

#787847

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B76441

#B6626A

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

#C9784C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B76441

Daylight 5500K

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

#B67D70

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.

#3F7C96

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: #B76441;

CSS — background

background-color: #B76441;

CSS Variable

--color-rust: #B76441;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rust': '#B76441' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B76441] text-[#B76441]

SCSS

$rust: #B76441;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B76441?

#B76441 is Rust, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B76441 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 #B76441. In RGB it's 183, 100, 65, and in HSL it's 18°, 48%, 49%.

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