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Copper Lake

#C09078

RGB 192, 144, 120 · HSL 20°, 36%, 61% · CMYK 0, 25, 38, 25

Copper Lake is #C09078 in HEX — rgb(192, 144, 120), hsl(20°, 36%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 38%, 25%).

Copper Lake pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 36%, 61%. 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#C09078

RGB192, 144, 120

HSL20°, 36%, 61%

HSV20°, 38%, 75%

CMYK0, 25, 38, 25

Decimal12619896

CSS RGBrgb(192, 144, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 36%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Copper Lake DE6103

Exact match

Dulux

Potter's Pink S08E5

ΔE 1.3 · #C2907A

Kilz

Spiced Apricot LB230-02

ΔE 1.6 · #BB8E76

Sherwin-Williams

Portrait Tone SW0039

ΔE 2.3 · #C4957A

PPG

Caramel Sugar 16-05

ΔE 2.7 · #B88A74

Benjamin Moore

Colorado AC-15

ΔE 2.7 · #B88D76

Vista Paint

Money Tree C-36

ΔE 3 · #C9957B

Valspar

Desert Carnation 2005-7C

ΔE 3 · #C4977C

Hallman-Lindsay

Money Tree 37

ΔE 3.1 · #C9937A

Behr

Dune Drift QE-12

ΔE 3.3 · #B68B71

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.1 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.6 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.8 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.7 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 12.5 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 12.6 · #B49D8D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#C09078

#78A7BF

Analogous

#BF7884

#C09078

#BFB378

Triadic

#C09078

#78BF90

#9078BF

Split-Complementary

#C09078

#78BFB3

#7884BF

Tetradic

#C09078

#84BF78

#78A7BF

#B378BF

Monochromatic

#6C4633

#A0674B

#C09078

#D8BAAC

#F0E5E0

Rectangle

#C09078

#A7BF78

#78A7BF

#9078BF

Compound

#C09078

#BFB378

#78A7BF

#7884BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCA693

#D6BDB1

#E5D9D3

Darker

#AB6D4D

#774A34

#462B1D

Saturation

#A69891

#BF9078

#DF8558

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C09078

#A9A177

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C09078

#9A9A7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C09078

#C08E92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Copper Lake 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

#CF9975

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C09078

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD9E99

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.

#5F91AA

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: #C09078;

CSS — background

background-color: #C09078;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-lake: #C09078;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-lake': '#C09078' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C09078] text-[#C09078]

SCSS

$copper-lake: #C09078;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C09078?

#C09078 is Copper Lake, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C09078 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper Lake?

Copper Lake 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 Lake?

Copper Lake 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 Lake?

You can download Copper Lake 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 Lake?

The hex code is #C09078. In RGB it's 192, 144, 120, and in HSL it's 20°, 36%, 61%.

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