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True Copper

#8B5643

RGB 139, 86, 67 · HSL 16°, 35%, 40% · CMYK 0, 38, 52, 45

True Copper is #8B5643 in HEX — rgb(139, 86, 67), hsl(16°, 35%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 52%, 45%).

True Copper pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 35%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8B5643

RGB139, 86, 67

HSL16°, 35%, 40%

HSV16°, 52%, 55%

CMYK0, 38, 52, 45

Decimal9131587

CSS RGBrgb(139, 86, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 35%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Burnt Caramel 2010-6

ΔE 0.7 · #8A5543

Benjamin Moore

Pumice 1197

ΔE 2.4 · #915C48

PPG

Warm Wassail 1062-7

ΔE 2.9 · #864F3E

Behr

Artisan PPU3-18

ΔE 3 · #8F5C45

Vista Paint

Southwest Spirit K-1097

ΔE 3.4 · #935A4B

Dunn-Edwards

Red Hook DE6091

ΔE 3.5 · #845544

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 4.8 · #95624F

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 5.2 · #885D47

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 6 · #8A4C38

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Terra Cotta SW2803

ΔE 6.4 · #975840

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.4 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 7.9 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 8.1 · #864633

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 8.4 · #79553D

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.9 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.4 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8B5643

#42778A

Analogous

#8A4253

#8B5643

#8A7942

Triadic

#8B5643

#428A55

#55428A

Split-Complementary

#8B5643

#428A79

#42538A

Tetradic

#8B5643

#538A42

#42778A

#79428A

Monochromatic

#221511

#563529

#8B5643

#B47A64

#CDA698

Rectangle

#8B5643

#778A42

#42778A

#55428A

Compound

#8B5643

#8A7942

#42778A

#42538A

Variations

Lighter

#AF715A

#BF9688

#D7C3BC

Darker

#704434

#4E2E23

#2E1B14

Saturation

#71615B

#8A5542

#AB4621

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.98:1

vs Black

3.51:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8B5643

#726B42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B5643

#626246

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B5643

#8B5559

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

True Copper reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A86D4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B5643

Daylight 5500K

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

#957272

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.

#3D6370

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: #8B5643;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B5643;

CSS Variable

--color-true-copper: #8B5643;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'true-copper': '#8B5643' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B5643] text-[#8B5643]

SCSS

$true-copper: #8B5643;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B5643?

#8B5643 is True Copper, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8B5643 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 kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with True Copper?

True Copper pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. 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 #8B5643. In RGB it's 139, 86, 67, and in HSL it's 16°, 35%, 40%.

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