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Copper

#9D674C

RGB 157, 103, 76 · HSL 20°, 35%, 46% · CMYK 0, 34, 52, 38

Copper is #9D674C in HEX — rgb(157, 103, 76), hsl(20°, 35%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 52%, 38%).

Copper pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 35%, 46%. 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#9D674C

RGB157, 103, 76

HSL20°, 35%, 46%

HSV20°, 52%, 62%

CMYK0, 34, 52, 38

Decimal10315596

CSS RGBrgb(157, 103, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 35%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Copper 1218

Exact match

Behr

Toasted Chestnut 240F-5

ΔE 1.1 · #A0694D

Kilz

Roasted Pumpkin LC100-01

ΔE 1.5 · #A1694D

Valspar

Woodland 2006-5A

ΔE 2.7 · #A36D54

PPG

Foxfire Brown 1069-6

ΔE 2.8 · #9F6949

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Eyes DE5265

ΔE 3.5 · #9E6B4A

Vista Paint

Mandalay Road C-38

ΔE 4 · #A16348

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 4.7 · #A36956

Sherwin-Williams

Brandywine SW7710

ΔE 4.7 · #A56C4A

Dulux

Ambit S10E8

ΔE 5.1 · #97623F

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 7.4 · #A16941

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 9.3 · #8A6642

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 9.9 · #8D5033

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 10.2 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.2 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 13.4 · #864633

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#9D674C

#4C839E

Analogous

#9E4C5A

#9D674C

#9E914C

Triadic

#9D674C

#4C9E68

#684C9E

Split-Complementary

#9D674C

#4C9E91

#4C5A9E

Tetradic

#9D674C

#5A9E4C

#4C839E

#914C9E

Monochromatic

#37241B

#6B4633

#9D674C

#BE9079

#D7BBAC

Rectangle

#9D674C

#839E4C

#4C839E

#684C9E

Compound

#9D674C

#9E914C

#4C839E

#4C5A9E

Variations

Lighter

#B7846A

#C5A494

#DBCBC3

Darker

#80523B

#593828

#352016

Saturation

#827169

#9E684C

#C45B26

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

4.69:1

vs Black

4.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9D674C

#847B4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D674C

#737350

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D674C

#9D656A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#B57A54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D674C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A27F78

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.

#466E81

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: #9D674C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D674C;

CSS Variable

--color-copper: #9D674C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper': '#9D674C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D674C] text-[#9D674C]

SCSS

$copper: #9D674C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D674C?

#9D674C is Copper, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9D674C 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 kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Copper?

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 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 #9D674C. In RGB it's 157, 103, 76, and in HSL it's 20°, 35%, 46%.

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