Rust
Rust is a medium, clear brown at #A85838, a statement colour in the Soft Autumn palette and worn by Soft Autumn. It is a warm colour, so it suits golden, peach or olive undertones.
- Hex
#A85838 - FamilyBrowns and camels
- DepthMedium, clear
- TemperatureWarm
- SeasonsSoft Autumn
Who can wear Rust
Rust is a warm colour: it appears only in warm-season palettes, so it suits golden, peach and olive undertones. The Tone & Fit app carries it in these palettes, each at its own hex code:
| Season | Role in the palette | Hex | App name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Autumn | Statement colour | #A85838 | Rust |
What to wear with Rust
Stay inside the Soft Autumn palette and the combinations take care of themselves. These share its undertone and depth:
- Burnt Orange#B04830
- Dark Sage#607050
- Deep Warm Teal#3A6C62
- Dusty Warm Coral#D0A888
- Oat Cream#D9D0C1
- Mushroom#BFB5A3
Does Rust suit you?
One selfie, about 30 seconds, no sign-up. The free tool reads your season and tells you whether Rust is in your palette. Your photo is analyzed, then discarded, never stored by us.
Check Rust on your photo, free →Nearby shades
Other browns and camels in the Tone & Fit palettes. If Rust is close but not quite yours, one of these usually is:
- Copper-Brown#AB7346
- Rust Orange#C2622D
- Warm Amber-Brown#997848
- Warm Mid Brown#A36B3E
- Warm Mustard#B89030
- Bronze Olive#7A6228
Frequently asked questions
Does Rust suit warm or cool undertones?
Rust is a warm colour: it appears only in warm-season palettes, so it suits golden, peach and olive undertones.
Which colour seasons can wear Rust?
Soft Autumn. In the Tone & Fit palettes it is a statement colour for Soft Autumn.
What colours go with Rust?
From the same Soft Autumn palette: Burnt Orange, Dark Sage, Deep Warm Teal, Dusty Warm Coral, Oat Cream and Mushroom. Any shade that shares the palette shares the undertone, so the combinations stay flattering.
Is Rust a light, medium or deep colour?
Rust is a medium, clear brown at #A85838. It sits in the middle of the depth scale, so it works as a main colour or an accent.
Can I check whether Rust suits me from a photo?
Yes. The free Tone & Fit web tool reads your colour season from one selfie in about 30 seconds, with no sign-up and no photo stored by us, and tells you whether Rust is in your palette. The Tone & Fit app for iPhone and Android then builds your full palette of 38 named shades.