ORANGES

Nouveau Copper

#A05B42

RGB 160, 91, 66 · HSL 16°, 42%, 44% · CMYK 0, 43, 59, 37

Nouveau Copper is #A05B42 in HEX — rgb(160, 91, 66), hsl(16°, 42%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 59%, 37%).

Nouveau Copper pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 42%, 44%. 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#A05B42

RGB160, 91, 66

HSL16°, 42%, 44%

HSV16°, 59%, 63%

CMYK0, 43, 59, 37

Decimal10509122

CSS RGBrgb(160, 91, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 42%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Nouveau Copper HDC-AC-01

ΔE 0.6 · #A15B43

Hallman-Lindsay

Mandalay Road 39

ΔE 2.3 · #A05F45

Vista Paint

Rustic Hills K-1073

ΔE 3.3 · #A96348

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Terra Cotta SW2803

ΔE 3.4 · #975840

PPG

Rich Clay 16-31

ΔE 3.5 · #A15C49

Valspar

Cinnamon Cake 3010-6

ΔE 3.6 · #A96245

Benjamin Moore

Cinnamon 2174-20

ΔE 4.7 · #99503C

Dunn-Edwards

Ruddy Oak DE5188

ΔE 4.9 · #A5654E

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 4.9 · #9E5646

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 5.9 · #AA5842

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 6.6 · #A15A4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 6.6 · #8C4D35

Dulux

Auburn Flair S09F8

ΔE 7.5 · #8A4B36

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 9.3 · #864633

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 10.9 · #8E402A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.7 · #9A4039

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 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

#A05B42

#41869F

Analogous

#9F4157

#A05B42

#9F8941

Triadic

#A05B42

#419F5A

#5A419F

Split-Complementary

#A05B42

#419F89

#41579F

Tetradic

#A05B42

#579F41

#41869F

#89419F

Monochromatic

#331D15

#693B2B

#A05B42

#C2826B

#D9B0A1

Rectangle

#A05B42

#869F41

#41869F

#5A419F

Compound

#A05B42

#9F8941

#41869F

#41579F

Variations

Lighter

#BD765D

#C89B8B

#DCC6BE

Darker

#814732

#5A3021

#351C13

Saturation

#7E6A62

#9F5A41

#C04B21

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

5.16:1

vs Black

4.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A05B42

#817740

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A05B42

#6B6B46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A05B42

#9F5A60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nouveau 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

#B7714D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A05B42

Daylight 5500K

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

#A57671

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.

#3D6F81

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: #A05B42;

CSS — background

background-color: #A05B42;

CSS Variable

--color-nouveau-copper: #A05B42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nouveau-copper': '#A05B42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A05B42] text-[#A05B42]

SCSS

$nouveau-copper: #A05B42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A05B42?

#A05B42 is Nouveau Copper, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A05B42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nouveau Copper?

Nouveau 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 Nouveau Copper?

Nouveau 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 Nouveau Copper?

You can download Nouveau 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 Nouveau Copper?

The hex code is #A05B42. In RGB it's 160, 91, 66, and in HSL it's 16°, 42%, 44%.

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