Jotun Rusty 1259

What are Jotun Rusty undertones?

The undertone of Rusty can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Jotun Rusty 1259 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 24° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1259 Rusty HSL code: 24, 34%, 48%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Rusty

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Jotun Rusty:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

1259
Rusty

• 12084
  Dusky Peach

  

• 20047
  Blushing Peach

  

• 12120
  Desert Pink

  

• 10001
  Dijon Yellow

  

• 12074
  Peachy

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Rusty with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 204, such as Jotun Nordic Breeze and Gustavian Blue.

1259
Rusty

• 5452
  Nordic Breeze

  

• 4109
  Gustavian Blue

  

• 4062
  Classic Blue

  

• 5455
  Industrial Blue

  

• 4072
  Moon Reflection

  

• 4627
  Rain Sky

  

• 4468
  Alladin

  

LRV of Rusty

Rusty has an LRV of 20.75% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a47251
RGB Decimal	164, 114, 81
RGB Percent	64.31%, 44.71%, 31.76%
HSV	Hue: 24° Saturation: 50.61% Value: 64.31%
HSL	hsl(24, 34, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.49 Yellow: 50.61 Key: 35.69
YIQ	Y: 125.188 I: 40.399 Q: 0.307
XYZ	X: 22.813 Y: 20.523 Z: 10.542
CIE Lab	L:52.423 a:15.804 b:26.134
CIE Luv	L:52.423 u:36.831 v:28.284
Decimal	10777169
Hunter Lab	45.302, 10.61, 17.914