REDS

Copper

#874E3C

RGB 135, 78, 60 · HSL 14°, 38%, 38% · CMYK 0, 42, 56, 47

Copper is #874E3C in HEX — rgb(135, 78, 60), hsl(14°, 38%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 56%, 47%).

Copper pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 38%, 38%. 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#874E3C

RGB135, 78, 60

HSL14°, 38%, 38%

HSV14°, 56%, 53%

CMYK0, 42, 56, 47

Decimal8867388

CSS RGBrgb(135, 78, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 38%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Copper 2094-20

Exact match

PPG

Warm Wassail 1062-7

ΔE 1.3 · #864F3E

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 2 · #894C3B

Vista Paint

Remaining Embers C-52

ΔE 2.2 · #8A4F3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 3.1 · #8A4C38

Valspar

Burnt Caramel 2010-6

ΔE 3.3 · #8A5543

Dulux

Russet Tan S09F9

ΔE 3.5 · #7D4834

Behr

Spiced Red QE-14

ΔE 3.6 · #874A3E

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 4.8 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 5.2 · #8C4D35

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 5.4 · #924E3C

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 7.1 · #8D5033

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 7.3 · #8E5335

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 7.7 · #763C28

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.8 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.5 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#874E3C

#3C7586

Analogous

#863C50

#874E3C

#86723C

Triadic

#874E3C

#3C864D

#4D3C86

Split-Complementary

#874E3C

#3C8672

#3C5086

Tetradic

#874E3C

#50863C

#3C7586

#723C86

Monochromatic

#1C100D

#512F24

#874E3C

#B56F5A

#CC9D8E

Rectangle

#874E3C

#75863C

#3C7586

#4D3C86

Compound

#874E3C

#86723C

#3C7586

#3C5086

Variations

Lighter

#B16750

#BF9082

#D6C0B9

Darker

#6C3D2F

#4C291F

#2D1811

Saturation

#6C5B56

#864D3C

#A43D1E

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

6.59:1

vs Black

3.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#874E3C

#6D653A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#874E3C

#5B5B3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#874E3C

#864D52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#A56748

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#874E3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#926C6C

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.

#38616D

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: #874E3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #874E3C;

CSS Variable

--color-copper: #874E3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper': '#874E3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#874E3C] text-[#874E3C]

SCSS

$copper: #874E3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #874E3C?

#874E3C is Copper, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #874E3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper?

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

What colors pair well with Copper?

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 Copper?

You can download 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 Copper?

The hex code is #874E3C. In RGB it's 135, 78, 60, and in HSL it's 14°, 38%, 38%.

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