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Ref. #8B5748 · 2002-7A

Rusted Earth

13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Rusted Earth 2002-7A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8B5748, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brownberry from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Rusted Earth Technical Profile

HEX Code#8B5748
RGB139, 87, 72
LRV12.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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Rusted Earth in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Rusted Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparRusted Earth
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBrownberry

Brownberry

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Southwest Spirit

Vista Paint

Very similar

Red Hook

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Rio Rust

Behr

Very similar

Warm Wassail

PPG

Very similar

Canyon Clay

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Etruscan Red

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Liberty

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Toasty

Kilz

Very similar

Strattford

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Clay .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Rusted Earth

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Rusted Earth

#8B5748

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9C8E6A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Rusted Earth

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Remember Me Red

Complement

Peacock Blues

Rusted Earth Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fall Leaf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lucky Clover

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Nebula

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Rusted Earth.

Remember Me Red

Valspar · 2001-7A

#8A5248

Burnt Caramel

Valspar · 2010-6

#8A5543

Autumn Russet

Valspar · 2009-6

#945642

Decadent Red

Valspar · 2002-5A

#904C44

Russet Red

Valspar · 2011-7

#944F43

Chocolate Cherry

Valspar · 2003-7A

#805045

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sun Dried Tomato

Sherwin-Williams · 7585

#692B2B

Cloud Number Nine

Vista Paint · 1071

#F8CEC5

Bleeding Heart

PPG · 1185-5

#E66A77

Canyon Rouge

Dutch Boy · 304-5DB

#A2665F

Rose Window

Dutch Boy · 203-4DB

#E19A99

It's A Girl!

Hirshfield's · 1105

#FFDAE2

Rusted Earth — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Rusted Earth have?
Rusted Earth by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rusted Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rusted Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rusted Earth are Brownberry by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Southwest Spirit by Vista Paint (a very close match), Red Hook by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rusted Earth'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 Rusted Earth?
Rusted Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.8, 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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