REDS

Copper Trail

#C18978

RGB 193, 137, 120 · HSL 14°, 37%, 61% · CMYK 0, 29, 38, 24

Copper Trail is #C18978 in HEX — rgb(193, 137, 120), hsl(14°, 37%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 38%, 24%).

Copper Trail pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 37%, 61%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#C18978

RGB193, 137, 120

HSL14°, 37%, 61%

HSV14°, 38%, 76%

CMYK0, 29, 38, 24

Decimal12683640

CSS RGBrgb(193, 137, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 37%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Copper Trail 1066-5 · 16-27

Exact match

Behr

Ginger Rose PPU2-9

ΔE 1.1 · #BE8775

Valspar

Western Pink 2002-7C

ΔE 1.3 · #BD8775

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 2 · #BD8773

Benjamin Moore

Smoked CC-154

ΔE 2.2 · #C28674

Dulux

Adobe S07E5

ΔE 3.1 · #C38573

Vista Paint

Simmering Ridge C-49

ΔE 3.4 · #CA9280

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 3.5 · #CB9281

Sherwin-Williams

Constant Coral SW6325

ΔE 3.9 · #CD8E7F

Dunn-Edwards

Brick Fence DE6089

ΔE 4.4 · #B38070

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.4 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.7 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 10.3 · #D6A496

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.8 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 16.1 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 16.2 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C18978

#77AFC0

Analogous

#C0778A

#C18978

#C0AD77

Triadic

#C18978

#77C088

#8877C0

Split-Complementary

#C18978

#77C0AD

#778AC0

Tetradic

#C18978

#8AC077

#77AFC0

#AD77C0

Monochromatic

#6C3F32

#A15E4A

#C18978

#D8B6AB

#F1E4E0

Rectangle

#C18978

#AFC077

#77AFC0

#8877C0

Compound

#C18978

#C0AD77

#77AFC0

#778AC0

Variations

Lighter

#CDA092

#D6B9B1

#E5D7D3

Darker

#AD634C

#784333

#47261D

Saturation

#A79691

#C08877

#E07757

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C18978

#A69E77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C18978

#94947A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C18978

#C0888C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Copper Trail carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D09375

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C18978

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD9899

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.

#5E99AB

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: #C18978;

CSS — background

background-color: #C18978;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-trail: #C18978;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-trail': '#C18978' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C18978] text-[#C18978]

SCSS

$copper-trail: #C18978;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C18978?

#C18978 is Copper Trail, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C18978 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper Trail?

Copper Trail works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Copper Trail?

Copper Trail pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Copper Trail?

You can download Copper Trail 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 Trail?

The hex code is #C18978. In RGB it's 193, 137, 120, and in HSL it's 14°, 37%, 61%.

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