REDS

Copper Brown

#8E402A

RGB 142, 64, 42 · HSL 13°, 54%, 36% · CMYK 0, 55, 70, 44

Copper Brown is #8E402A in HEX — rgb(142, 64, 42), hsl(13°, 54%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 70%, 44%).

Copper Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 54%, 36%. 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#8E402A

RGB142, 64, 42

HSL13°, 54%, 36%

HSV13°, 70%, 56%

CMYK0, 55, 70, 44

Decimal9322538

CSS RGBrgb(142, 64, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 54%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

Exact match

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 2.3 · #8B3C2A

Sherwin-Williams

Cajun Red SW0008

ΔE 2.9 · #8D422F

Benjamin Moore

Louisiana CC-124

ΔE 3.9 · #8F4031

Dulux

Rangitoto NZ10D9

ΔE 4 · #904433

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 4.5 · #8B3D2F

Behr

Cinnamon Brandy 230D-7

ΔE 4.7 · #8E3F21

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 5.4 · #864326

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 7.9 · #A14C3F

PPG

Ancient Copper 1063-7

ΔE 8 · #9F543E

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 8.1 · #864633

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.4 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 8.4 · #7C2A1C

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 8.9 · #A85341

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 9.2 · #9D3A2F

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 13.1 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#8E402A

#2A788D

Analogous

#8D2A46

#8E402A

#8D712A

Triadic

#8E402A

#2A8D40

#402A8D

Split-Complementary

#8E402A

#2A8D71

#2A468D

Tetradic

#8E402A

#468D2A

#2A788D

#712A8D

Monochromatic

#180B07

#522519

#8E402A

#C65C3F

#D78E79

Rectangle

#8E402A

#788D2A

#2A788D

#402A8D

Compound

#8E402A

#8D712A

#2A788D

#2A468D

Variations

Lighter

#C05639

#CA8470

#DBBAB0

Darker

#733220

#502114

#30130B

Saturation

#6B534D

#8D402A

#A23415

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

7.20:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8E402A

#6C6226

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E402A

#54542E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E402A

#8D4047

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Copper Brown 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

#AA5D3B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E402A

Daylight 5500K

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

#97625F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#2A6272

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: #8E402A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E402A;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-brown: #8E402A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-brown': '#8E402A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E402A] text-[#8E402A]

SCSS

$copper-brown: #8E402A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E402A?

#8E402A is Copper Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E402A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Copper Brown?

Copper Brown 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 Brown?

You can download Copper Brown 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 Brown?

The hex code is #8E402A. In RGB it's 142, 64, 42, and in HSL it's 13°, 54%, 36%.

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