Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Rusty Orange |
| SKU | DE5248 |
| Hex | #EDB384 |
| RGB | 237, 179, 132 |
| HSL | 27°, 74%, 72% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Rusty Orange
Rusty Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Rusty Orange is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Rusty Orange within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #EDB384 in HSL space. Pair Rusty Orange with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Rusty Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rusty Orange from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5248 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rusty Orange
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Exciting Orange (SW 6647), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rusty Orange without repainting risk. See the full Exciting Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rusty Orange
At Behr, the closest color to Rusty Orange is Eastern Amber (ICC-100) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eastern Amber swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rusty Orange
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Canyonlands (109), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rusty Orange without repainting risk. See the full Canyonlands swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rusty Orange
Valspar's nearest match is Fragrant Coriander (3002-6A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52.2 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rusty Orange without repainting risk. See the full Fragrant Coriander swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rusty Orange
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rusty Orange is Gentle Doe (PPG1201-4) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Doe swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rusty Orange
Glidden's nearest match is Colorado Dawn (90YR 49/382), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rusty Orange without repainting risk. See the full Colorado Dawn swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rusty Orange
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rusty Orange is Pale Ginger (209-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Ginger swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rusty Orange
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rusty Orange is Anise Orange (HGSW 1135) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anise Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rusty Orange
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rusty Orange is Taste of Summer (0982) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taste of Summer swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rusty Orange
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rusty Orange is Mom's Apple Pie (0988) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mom's Apple Pie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rusty Orange
Rodda has no exact twin of Rusty Orange. The nearest is Amber (CA132) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amber swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rusty Orange
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rusty Orange is Mom's Apple Pie (0988) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mom's Apple Pie swatch →