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Rust wedding color palette

Rust is terracotta taken deeper and redder, the burnt orange-brown at the center of an autumn palette. It is warmer than burgundy and earthier than terracotta, and it is at its best in the low gold light of a late-October afternoon. Dried grasses, amaranth, and chrysanthemum lean straight into it.

Base color: #9e4a2e

Rust wedding palettes with hex codes

3 palettes built from #9e4a2e with the same color math as the free generator, tuned to the seasons and vibes rust actually suits. Every color carries the job it does at the wedding.

Rust and gold
lead Attire
#944c2e
supporting Florals
#b1a268
neutral Stationery
#efeceb
accent Tables
#5c1422
metal Metallics
#c9a227
Rust, bold
lead Attire
#7b3313
supporting Florals
#beaa5a
neutral Stationery
#efeceb
accent Tables
#550616
metal Metallics
#c9a227
Rust, tonal
lead Attire
#7f462e
supporting Florals
#ad7f6c
neutral Stationery
#efedec
accent Tables
#482313
metal Metallics
#c9a227
Rust wedding color palette pin with hex codes #944C2E #B1A268 #EFECEB #5C1422 #C9A227, dried grasses, amaranth florals, copper hardware, for fall barn weddings
The rust palette as a 2:3 pin, sized for Pinterest.

What goes with rust

Rust with cream, sage, and gold is the standard fall table; burgundy or chocolate brown deepens it. Copper and gold suit it, and silver simply argues with the warmth.

When rust works best

Best for fall weddings, barns, and dried-floral harvest looks.

More on picking colors for your date: Wedding theme ideas by season.

Real flowers for a rust palette

Dried grasses, amaranth and chrysanthemum lean straight into the burnt orange; this is the harvest bouquet, not the garden one.

  • ChrysanthemumFocal flower

    Chrysanthemums are available year-round and among the longest-lasting cut flowers (7 to 14 days), holding shape and color where a dahlia fades; peak quality is autumn.

  • Amaranth (love-lies-bleeding)Filler

    Amaranth's trailing tassels cut from summer into fall in deep rust and burgundy, and they dry well, so dried amaranth extends the texture year-round.

  • Dried grasses (wheat, bunny tail)Greenery

    Dried grasses like wheat and bunny tail are harvested late summer to fall and sold year-round dried, a fine neutral texture for a fall or boho arrangement.

Chrysanthemum is at its best in fall, so a fall date gets it fresh from the field. See our fall wedding colors guide for the full seasonal palette.

Colors that sit near rust

The closest calls if rust is not quite it.

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