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rostrot

rust red, rusty red

adjective ROST-roht Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Colors

Also means

orange-red like oxidised iron

Usage Note

rostrot describes the orange-brown-red of iron rust — used for autumn leaves, terracotta pots, and industrial surfaces. It is a warm, earthy red: rostrote Herbstblätter — rust-red autumn leaves. Popular in interior and fashion colour palettes.

Examples

"Die rostroten Herbstblätter auf dem Bürgersteig erinnerten an ein Gemälde."

Natural Translation

The rust-red autumn leaves on the pavement were like a painting.

Literal Translation

The rust-red autumn-leaves on the pavement reminded of a painting.

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