Russety is a word that is used to describe something with an orange-brown or reddish-brown color. There are several other words that can be used as synonyms for russety, which include tawny, cinnamon, copper, auburn, chestnut, and maroon. Tawny refers to a light brownish-yellow color, whereas cinnamon is a reddish-brown color with a hint of orange. Copper is a reddish-brown color that is often used to describe metallic shades. Auburn is a reddish-brown color that is commonly used to describe hair color, while chestnut is a dark reddish-brown color. Finally, maroon is a dark brownish-red color that is often associated with burgundy.