Rust Colors

Weathered iron, terra cotta pots, and old brick explain Rust at full strength. It is a saturated red orange brown family, found in rugs, tile, doors, accent walls, and earthy exterior palettes.

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Amber Ash

#A64626

Autumn Creek

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Autumn Harbor

#CC5500

Burnt Orange

#854A23

Desert Maple

#C23E19

Fierce Stone

#AA2E09

Golden Thistle

#843D1F

Heated Lake

#C04000

Mahogany

#993F29

Molten Clay

#713A23

Molten Frost

#8B2500

Paprika

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Radiant Birch

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Rust

#8B4513

Saddle Brown

#9C4126

Scorched Violet

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Sienna

#6F3525

Solar Glacier

#8D3811

Spiced Maple

#90442C

Sunbaked River

#952109

Sunlit Glen

#CD5700

Tawny

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Terra

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Torched Glacier

Using rust in your home

Rust likes rooms with texture. Use it in mudrooms, dens, dining rooms, powder baths, or on a front door with cream, olive, charcoal, denim, or dark bronze. South light makes Atomic Lotus feel hotter. North light pulls Glowing Mesa toward brown. Be careful near red brick. If the undertones do not match, the painted rust can look like a failed match instead of a deliberate contrast.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rust more orange or red?

Rust is usually orange brown with a red base. Darker versions can read closer to brick.

Is Rust a good exterior accent?

Yes, rust works well on doors, shutters, and porch details. It needs testing beside brick and roof color.

Best Rust paint colors?

Try Benjamin Moore Aztec Brick (LRV 14.97), Sherwin-Williams Brick Paver (LRV 10), or Valspar Cinnamon Sunset (LRV 11.18).