Umber Rust 9100 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #765138, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Saddle Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #765138 · 9100
Umber Rust
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Umber Rust Technical Profile
HEX Code#765138
RGB118, 81, 56
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Umber Rust
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Umber Rust
#765138
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#898458
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Umber Rust
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Umber Rust Room Palettes
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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
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Umber Rust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Umber Rust have?
Umber Rust by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Umber Rust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Umber Rust are Saddle Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Charleston Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Charleston by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Umber Rust'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 Umber Rust?
Umber Rust has a estimated lightness value of 10.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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