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noun / adjective

russet

RUSS-it/ˈrʌsɪt/

A reddish-brown hue.

The oak leaves turn russet as the autumn days grow cooler.

Three russet reddish-brown autumn leaves against pale background, rich natural color and crisp veins.
Etymology
russLatinred
+etOld Frenchdiminutive

The red base and diminutive ending yielded “reddish.” The subdued reddish-brown shade was also associated with coarse woolen cloth, an early English meaning of the word.

In context

Storytime Haven736:52
the long slopes of Hindhead are russet with the faded ferns—the fuzzy brown pelt which wraps the chilling earth.
Sir Nigel ⚔️🌟 | A Tale of Chivalry and Adventure | Arthur Conan Doyle

More examples

  • She chooses a warm russet for the dining room walls.
  • His russet jacket looks good with dark blue jeans.
  • The painting blends deep russets with gold and green.

Forms

russet · russets

Similar words

auburn
A reddish brown used especially to describe hair.
rust
An orange-brown color, typically more orange than russet.
chestnut
A rich brown with reddish tones, often darker than russet.