ORANGES

Light Copper

#C3882B

RGB 195, 136, 43 · HSL 37°, 64%, 47% · CMYK 0, 30, 78, 24

Light Copper is #C3882B in HEX — rgb(195, 136, 43), hsl(37°, 64%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 78%, 24%).

Light Copper pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 64%, 47%. 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#C3882B

RGB195, 136, 43

HSL37°, 64%, 47%

HSV37°, 78%, 76%

CMYK0, 30, 78, 24

Decimal12814379

CSS RGBrgb(195, 136, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 64%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Light Copper 310D-6

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 3.8 · #C68D37

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 3.8 · #C89134

Dulux

Golden Grain S13G9

ΔE 4 · #C58C37

Vista Paint

Child of the Moon C-913

ΔE 4.2 · #C68E38

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2154-10

ΔE 4.6 · #C68F39

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 4.9 · #C68736

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 5.3 · #D19431

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 5.4 · #BF8D35

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 6.2 · #AF7C20

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 6.3 · #C48919

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 7.3 · #DA9A40

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8 · #B97D31

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 11.9 · #A98307

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 12.5 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.3 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#C3882B

#2B66C5

Analogous

#C53D2B

#C3882B

#B3C52B

Triadic

#C3882B

#2BC58A

#8A2BC5

Split-Complementary

#C3882B

#2BB3C5

#3D2BC5

Tetradic

#C3882B

#2BC53D

#2B66C5

#C52BB3

Monochromatic

#473210

#865E1D

#C3882B

#DCAD60

#EACD9F

Rectangle

#C3882B

#66C52B

#2B66C5

#8A2BC5

Compound

#C3882B

#B3C52B

#2B66C5

#3D2BC5

Variations

Lighter

#D8A34E

#DAB882

#E5D5BB

Darker

#A06F1F

#704D14

#432D0A

Saturation

#8F7D61

#C58A2B

#DA8F16

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.88:1

Deuteranopia

#C3882B

#AB9B27

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3882B

#949441

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3882B

#C48089

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Light 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

#D2933B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3882B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF9860

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#2E599D

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: #C3882B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3882B;

CSS Variable

--color-light-copper: #C3882B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-copper': '#C3882B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3882B] text-[#C3882B]

SCSS

$light-copper: #C3882B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3882B?

#C3882B is Light Copper, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C3882B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Copper?

Light 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 Light Copper?

Light 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 Light Copper?

You can download Light 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 Light Copper?

The hex code is #C3882B. In RGB it's 195, 136, 43, and in HSL it's 37°, 64%, 47%.

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