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Copper Creek

#A35D31

RGB 163, 93, 49 · HSL 23°, 54%, 42% · CMYK 0, 43, 70, 36

Copper Creek is #A35D31 in HEX — rgb(163, 93, 49), hsl(23°, 54%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 70%, 36%).

Copper Creek pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 54%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A35D31

RGB163, 93, 49

HSL23°, 54%, 42%

HSV23°, 70%, 64%

CMYK0, 43, 70, 36

Decimal10706225

CSS RGBrgb(163, 93, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 54%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Copper Mountain 260D-7

ΔE 0.9 · #A65F33

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 2.5 · #A65E2E

Sherwin-Williams

Earthen Jug SW7703

ΔE 3.7 · #A85E39

Dulux

Hot Ginger S10F9

ΔE 3.9 · #A26336

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 4.9 · #B2683A

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 4.9 · #AC5E3A

Vista Paint

Copper Moon K-616

ΔE 5 · #AF633E

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 5.8 · #9F5224

Benjamin Moore

Tandoori CSP-1105

ΔE 5.9 · #A65628

Valspar

Orange Glaze 3009-6

ΔE 6 · #B66A3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange Ballad 1019

ΔE 6.4 · #B56D41

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 7.7 · #A66B35

Dunn-Edwards

Spice Cake DE5251

ΔE 8.1 · #B87243

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 11.5 · #BA5B3A

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 16.9 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 18 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#A35D31

#3179A5

Analogous

#A5313F

#A35D31

#A59731

Triadic

#A35D31

#31A55E

#5E31A5

Split-Complementary

#A35D31

#31A597

#313FA5

Tetradic

#A35D31

#3FA531

#3179A5

#9731A5

Monochromatic

#2F1B0E

#6A3C20

#A35D31

#CD8456

#DEAF91

Rectangle

#A35D31

#79A531

#3179A5

#5E31A5

Compound

#A35D31

#A59731

#3179A5

#313FA5

Variations

Lighter

#C97A49

#CF9D7E

#DFC7B8

Darker

#864A25

#5E3318

#381D0D

Saturation

#7C675A

#A55E31

#BE5819

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

5.04:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A35D31

#84792D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A35D31

#6D6D39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A35D31

#A35A61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Copper Creek 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

#BA7240

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A35D31

Daylight 5500K

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

#A77764

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#316585

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: #A35D31;

CSS — background

background-color: #A35D31;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-creek: #A35D31;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-creek': '#A35D31' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A35D31] text-[#A35D31]

SCSS

$copper-creek: #A35D31;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A35D31?

#A35D31 is Copper Creek, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A35D31 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper Creek?

Copper Creek 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 Creek?

Copper Creek 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 Creek?

You can download Copper Creek 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 Creek?

The hex code is #A35D31. In RGB it's 163, 93, 49, and in HSL it's 23°, 54%, 42%.

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