Rusty Orange DE5248 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EDB384, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Vista from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDB384 · DE5248
Rusty Orange
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rusty Orange Technical Profile
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Rusty Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rusty Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRusty Orange
Nearly identical
KilzDesert Vista
Desert Vista
Kilz
Nearly identical
Canyonlands
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colorado Dawn
PPG
Nearly identical
Melón Meloso
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Orange Taffy
Valspar
Very similar
Juicy Jax
Dutch Boy
Very similar
November Leaf
Vista Paint
Very similar
Squash Bisque
Behr
Very similar
November Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rusty Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rusty Orange
#EDB384
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7C26B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rusty Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rusty Orange Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Rusty Orange.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rusty Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rusty Orange have?
Rusty Orange by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rusty Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rusty Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rusty Orange are Desert Vista by Kilz (a near-identical match), Canyonlands by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ansonia by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rusty Orange's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Rusty Orange?
Rusty Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rusty Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.