REDS

Copper Mining

#945C54

RGB 148, 92, 84 · HSL 7°, 28%, 45% · CMYK 0, 38, 43, 42

Copper Mining is #945C54 in HEX — rgb(148, 92, 84), hsl(7°, 28%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 43%, 42%).

Copper Mining pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 28%, 45%. 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#945C54

RGB148, 92, 84

HSL7°, 28%, 45%

HSV7°, 43%, 58%

CMYK0, 38, 43, 42

Decimal9722964

CSS RGBrgb(148, 92, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 28%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Southwest 048

ΔE 1.6 · #986058

Behr

Rich Brocade MQ1-21

ΔE 1.6 · #935953

Vista Paint

Cogswell Cedar C-1331

ΔE 3.2 · #8E554B

PPG

Fire Weed 1056-6

ΔE 3.7 · #9B5B55

Sherwin-Williams

Toile Red SW0006

ΔE 3.8 · #8B534E

Valspar

Remember Me Red 2001-7A

ΔE 4.3 · #8A5248

Hallman-Lindsay

Cogswell Cedar historic-cogswell-cedar

ΔE 4.3 · #90534A

Dulux

Roulette S03E7

ΔE 4.4 · #97615F

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 6.4 · #9B6959

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 6.8 · #8F4E4D

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 8.4 · #9B6751

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.3 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 10.6 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.8 · #8C4D35

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 12.9 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 14.3 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#945C54

#538B93

Analogous

#93536B

#945C54

#937A53

Triadic

#945C54

#53935A

#5A5393

Split-Complementary

#945C54

#53937A

#536B93

Tetradic

#945C54

#6B9353

#538B93

#7A5393

Monochromatic

#311E1C

#623C37

#945C54

#B6837C

#D1B2AD

Rectangle

#945C54

#8B9353

#538B93

#5A5393

Compound

#945C54

#937A53

#538B93

#536B93

Variations

Lighter

#AE776F

#BF9B97

#D8C7C4

Darker

#774741

#53302C

#311C19

Saturation

#7C6B69

#935A53

#BC3A29

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

5.36:1

vs Black

3.92:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#945C54

#797253

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#945C54

#686855

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#945C54

#935C60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Copper Mining 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

#AE725A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#945C54

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C777E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#49747A

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: #945C54;

CSS — background

background-color: #945C54;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-mining: #945C54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-mining': '#945C54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#945C54] text-[#945C54]

SCSS

$copper-mining: #945C54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #945C54?

#945C54 is Copper Mining, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #945C54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper Mining?

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

What colors pair well with Copper Mining?

Copper Mining 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 Mining?

You can download Copper Mining 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 Mining?

The hex code is #945C54. In RGB it's 148, 92, 84, and in HSL it's 7°, 28%, 45%.

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