ORANGES

Copper

#B27E61

RGB 178, 126, 97 · HSL 21°, 34%, 54% · CMYK 0, 29, 46, 30

Copper is #B27E61 in HEX — rgb(178, 126, 97), hsl(21°, 34%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 46%, 30%).

Copper pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 34%, 54%. 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#B27E61

RGB178, 126, 97

HSL21°, 34%, 54%

HSV21°, 46%, 70%

CMYK0, 29, 46, 30

Decimal11697761

CSS RGBrgb(178, 126, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 34%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Copper AC-12

Exact match

Valspar

Terra Cotta Trail 2005-7B

ΔE 1.1 · #B28063

Sherwin-Williams

Spiced Cider SW7702

ΔE 2.7 · #B0785C

PPG

Capuccino 16-04

ΔE 2.9 · #B78565

Vista Paint

Brighton Beach K-1066

ΔE 3.6 · #B58669

Dunn-Edwards

Saddle Brown DE5264

ΔE 4.1 · #AF7B57

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 4.7 · #C1876B

Behr

Glazed Pot PPU3-15

ΔE 4.7 · #AD7357

Dulux

Red Gravel S08E6

ΔE 4.7 · #B8846E

Hallman-Lindsay

Dodge Pole 157

ΔE 4.9 · #A37355

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 5.2 · #A47A5A

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.7 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.2 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11 · #A16941

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B27E61

#6296B2

Analogous

#B2626E

#B27E61

#B2A662

Triadic

#B27E61

#62B27E

#7E62B2

Split-Complementary

#B27E61

#62B2A6

#626EB2

Tetradic

#B27E61

#6EB262

#6296B2

#A662B2

Monochromatic

#523728

#855942

#B27E61

#CBA895

#E4D2C8

Rectangle

#B27E61

#96B262

#6296B2

#7E62B2

Compound

#B27E61

#B2A662

#6296B2

#626EB2

Variations

Lighter

#C19881

#CDB3A4

#E0D3CC

Darker

#956247

#68432F

#3D271B

Saturation

#96867E

#B27E62

#D8723B

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.05:1

Deuteranopia

#B27E61

#9A9160

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B27E61

#898965

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B27E61

#B27B80

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

#C58B64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B27E61

Daylight 5500K

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

#B29088

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.

#537F97

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B27E61;

CSS — background

background-color: #B27E61;

CSS Variable

--color-copper: #B27E61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper': '#B27E61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B27E61] text-[#B27E61]

SCSS

$copper: #B27E61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B27E61?

#B27E61 is Copper, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B27E61 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 #B27E61. In RGB it's 178, 126, 97, and in HSL it's 21°, 34%, 54%.

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