Rust paint colors
More rust shades
6 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Rust at every US brand
7 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full rust lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Top Kompozit rust
3 in deckKompozit's deck has 3 colors that match the rust band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About rust
Rust is orange after a long oxidation — deepened, reddened, and stripped of any candy brightness. The earthy weight comes from brown undertones; the warmth from underlying red. LRV runs low to mid, so it grounds a room rather than energizing it.
Use it on dining-room walls, exterior shutters, and stair runners against neutral hallways. It pairs naturally with deep green, cream, and aged brass — Tuscan or Arts-and-Crafts territory. Avoid cool blues. Designer alternatives: BM Audubon Russet, SW Rookwood Red, F&B Picture Gallery Red.