REDS

Copper Puzzle

#803B26

RGB 128, 59, 38 · HSL 14°, 54%, 33% · CMYK 0, 54, 70, 50

Copper Puzzle is #803B26 in HEX — rgb(128, 59, 38), hsl(14°, 54%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 70%, 50%).

Copper Puzzle pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 54%, 33%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#803B26

RGB128, 59, 38

HSL14°, 54%, 33%

HSV14°, 70%, 50%

CMYK0, 54, 70, 50

Decimal8403750

CSS RGBrgb(128, 59, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 54%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Copper Puzzle S07E9

Exact match

Vista Paint

April Love C-1060

ΔE 3.6 · #893E2D

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 3.8 · #7B3728

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 2174-10

ΔE 4 · #89452F

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 4.7 · #864326

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 5.1 · #8B3D2F

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 5.2 · #8E402A

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 5.5 · #864633

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 7.1 · #843D34

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.4 · #8C4D35

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 7.5 · #8F4C3A

Behr

Cinnamon Brandy 230D-7

ΔE 8.3 · #8E3F21

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 8.8 · #894C3B

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 10.5 · #944F43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.2 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 14.1 · #A15A4D

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

#803B26

#276C82

Analogous

#82273F

#803B26

#826927

Triadic

#803B26

#27823C

#3C2782

Split-Complementary

#803B26

#278269

#273F82

Tetradic

#803B26

#3F8227

#276C82

#692782

Monochromatic

#140906

#472115

#803B26

#BC5738

#D4856E

Rectangle

#803B26

#6C8227

#276C82

#3C2782

Compound

#803B26

#826927

#276C82

#273F82

Variations

Lighter

#B65436

#C87F69

#DAB7AD

Darker

#692F1D

#4A2013

#2C120A

Saturation

#624D47

#823C27

#953213

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

8.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#803B26

#625922

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#803B26

#4C4C29

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#803B26

#7F3B41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Copper Puzzle 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

#9F5938

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#803B26

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D5E5C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#275968

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: #803B26;

CSS — background

background-color: #803B26;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-puzzle: #803B26;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-puzzle': '#803B26' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#803B26] text-[#803B26]

SCSS

$copper-puzzle: #803B26;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #803B26?

#803B26 is Copper Puzzle, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #803B26 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper Puzzle?

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

What colors pair well with Copper Puzzle?

Copper Puzzle 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 Copper Puzzle?

You can download Copper Puzzle 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 Copper Puzzle?

The hex code is #803B26. In RGB it's 128, 59, 38, and in HSL it's 14°, 54%, 33%.

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