ORANGES

Warm Copper

#B97254

RGB 185, 114, 84 · HSL 18°, 42%, 53% · CMYK 0, 38, 55, 27

Warm Copper is #B97254 in HEX — rgb(185, 114, 84), hsl(18°, 42%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 55%, 27%).

Warm Copper pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 42%, 53%. 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#B97254

RGB185, 114, 84

HSL18°, 42%, 53%

HSV18°, 55%, 73%

CMYK0, 38, 55, 27

Decimal12153428

CSS RGBrgb(185, 114, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 42%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Montana 056

ΔE 2.4 · #B96E53

Behr

Moroccan Sky PPU3-1

ΔE 2.5 · #BF7756

Sherwin-Williams

Baked Clay SW6340

ΔE 2.8 · #C1785C

Valspar

Cattle Drive 2007-5A

ΔE 3.1 · #B77658

Dulux

Terracotta Chip S08F7

ΔE 3.6 · #C4795D

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 3.8 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 3.9 · #C27654

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 4.3 · #BD6D53

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 4.4 · #C37C59

Dunn-Edwards

Autumn Umber DE5216

ΔE 4.4 · #AE704F

Hallman-Lindsay

Autumn's Hill 38

ΔE 5.7 · #BA7A61

Vista Paint

Timeworn Terracotta K-617

ΔE 5.7 · #BC734B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6.8 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 7 · #C5714F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.8 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 18.2 · #8F6E46

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#B97254

#559BB9

Analogous

#B95569

#B97254

#B9A555

Triadic

#B97254

#55B973

#7355B9

Split-Complementary

#B97254

#55B9A5

#5569B9

Tetradic

#B97254

#69B955

#559BB9

#A555B9

Monochromatic

#533122

#8A5138

#B97254

#D0A08B

#E6CCC1

Rectangle

#B97254

#9BB955

#559BB9

#7355B9

Compound

#B97254

#B9A555

#559BB9

#5569B9

Variations

Lighter

#C78F77

#D1AD9D

#E1D0C9

Darker

#9C593C

#6D3D28

#402316

Saturation

#968178

#B97355

#DC6532

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

3.75:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.60:1

Deuteranopia

#B97254

#998E52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B97254

#828259

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B97254

#B87076

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Warm 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

#CA825A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B97254

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7877E

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.

#4A839C

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: #B97254;

CSS — background

background-color: #B97254;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-copper: #B97254;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-copper': '#B97254' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B97254] text-[#B97254]

SCSS

$warm-copper: #B97254;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B97254?

#B97254 is Warm Copper, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B97254 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Copper?

Warm 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 Warm Copper?

Warm 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 Warm Copper?

You can download Warm 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 Warm Copper?

The hex code is #B97254. In RGB it's 185, 114, 84, and in HSL it's 18°, 42%, 53%.

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