REDS

True Copper

#7E4036

RGB 126, 64, 54 · HSL 8°, 40%, 35% · CMYK 0, 49, 57, 51

True Copper is #7E4036 in HEX — rgb(126, 64, 54), hsl(8°, 40%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 57%, 51%).

True Copper pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 40%, 35%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#7E4036

RGB126, 64, 54

HSL8°, 40%, 35%

HSV8°, 57%, 49%

CMYK0, 49, 57, 51

Decimal8273974

CSS RGBrgb(126, 64, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 40%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

True Copper S180-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Red 2005-10

ΔE 1.3 · #7D3F33

Hallman-Lindsay

Outrageous 122

ΔE 1.9 · #824438

Dulux

Lava Core S06E9

ΔE 3.3 · #763E31

Vista Paint

Outrageous C-121

ΔE 3.5 · #804232

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 3.7 · #85443F

PPG

Red Clay 16-32

ΔE 3.7 · #89483E

Sherwin-Williams

Fireweed SW6328

ΔE 4.2 · #7B3730

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 4.4 · #843D34

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 5.9 · #864633

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 6.1 · #904C44

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 6.3 · #763C28

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 8.4 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.2 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 11.7 · #8D5033

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.2 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#7E4036

#36737D

Analogous

#7D3650

#7E4036

#7D6336

Triadic

#7E4036

#367D3F

#3F367D

Split-Complementary

#7E4036

#367D63

#36507D

Tetradic

#7E4036

#507D36

#36737D

#63367D

Monochromatic

#120908

#47241F

#7E4036

#B35A4D

#C98C82

Rectangle

#7E4036

#737D36

#36737D

#3F367D

Compound

#7E4036

#7D6336

#36737D

#36507D

Variations

Lighter

#AB5649

#BD837A

#D5B9B5

Darker

#653129

#47211B

#2A130F

Saturation

#64514F

#7D3F36

#982B1B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.85:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7E4036

#625B34

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E4036

#4F4F37

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E4036

#7D4145

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

True Copper carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#9E5D44

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#7E4036

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#8B6268

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#325F66

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #7E4036;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E4036;

CSS Variable

--color-true-copper: #7E4036;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'true-copper': '#7E4036' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E4036] text-[#7E4036]

SCSS

$true-copper: #7E4036;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E4036?

#7E4036 is True Copper, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7E4036 warm or cool?

True Copper reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with True Copper?

True Copper works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with True Copper?

True Copper pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download True Copper?

You can download True Copper on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for True Copper?

The hex code is #7E4036. In RGB it's 126, 64, 54, and in HSL it's 8°, 40%, 35%.

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