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Coppertone

#976C42

RGB 151, 108, 66 · HSL 30°, 39%, 43% · CMYK 0, 28, 56, 41

Coppertone is #976C42 in HEX — rgb(151, 108, 66), hsl(30°, 39%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 56%, 41%).

Coppertone pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 39%, 43%. 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#976C42

RGB151, 108, 66

HSL30°, 39%, 43%

HSV30°, 56%, 59%

CMYK0, 28, 56, 41

Decimal9923650

CSS RGBrgb(151, 108, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 39%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Coppertone 2161-10

Exact match

PPG

Apple Butter 15-02

ΔE 1.2 · #996F45

Dunn-Edwards

Autumn Bark DEA164

ΔE 2 · #9D6F46

Behr

Smokey Topaz 260F-6

ΔE 2.8 · #9C7349

Vista Paint

Carmel Candy K-1008

ΔE 3.1 · #906B42

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 3.3 · #9D6C40

Sherwin-Williams

El Caramelo SW9106

ΔE 3.7 · #946E48

Hallman-Lindsay

English Bartlett historic-english-bartlett

ΔE 3.8 · #A17548

Dulux

Mango Squash S14E9

ΔE 4.2 · #8E6838

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 5.2 · #8F6E46

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 5.7 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 6.2 · #A16941

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 6.9 · #9A6A35

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 11.3 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 14.1 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 18.6 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#976C42

#436E98

Analogous

#984343

#976C42

#989843

Triadic

#976C42

#43986E

#6E4398

Split-Complementary

#976C42

#439898

#434398

Tetradic

#976C42

#439843

#436E98

#984398

Monochromatic

#2E2114

#63472C

#976C42

#BE946A

#D5BA9F

Rectangle

#976C42

#6E9843

#436E98

#6E4398

Compound

#976C42

#989843

#436E98

#434398

Variations

Lighter

#B88B5D

#C5A88B

#DACCBE

Darker

#7C5834

#563C22

#332313

Saturation

#7A6E61

#986E43

#BA6E21

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

4.63:1

vs Black

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#976C42

#857A41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#976C42

#757549

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#976C42

#98686D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coppertone 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

#B17E4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#976C42

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E8371

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#3E5D7C

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: #976C42;

CSS — background

background-color: #976C42;

CSS Variable

--color-coppertone: #976C42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coppertone': '#976C42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#976C42] text-[#976C42]

SCSS

$coppertone: #976C42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #976C42?

#976C42 is Coppertone, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #976C42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coppertone?

Coppertone 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 Coppertone?

Coppertone 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 Coppertone?

You can download Coppertone 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 Coppertone?

The hex code is #976C42. In RGB it's 151, 108, 66, and in HSL it's 30°, 39%, 43%.

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