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Aztec Copper

#C46943

RGB 196, 105, 67 · HSL 18°, 52%, 52% · CMYK 0, 46, 66, 23

Aztec Copper is #C46943 in HEX — rgb(196, 105, 67), hsl(18°, 52%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 66%, 23%).

Aztec Copper pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 52%, 52%. 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#C46943

RGB196, 105, 67

HSL18°, 52%, 52%

HSV18°, 66%, 77%

CMYK0, 46, 66, 23

Decimal12872003

CSS RGBrgb(196, 105, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 52%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

ΔE 1.7 · #C3663F

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 2.3 · #C2653D

Benjamin Moore

Topaz 070

ΔE 3 · #C16B47

Behr

Chivalry Copper 240D-6

ΔE 3.1 · #C2633C

Sherwin-Williams

Husky Orange SW6636

ΔE 3.3 · #BB613E

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 4 · #C26F45

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 5.4 · #BA5B3A

Vista Paint

Jack-O-Lantern C-1037

ΔE 5.7 · #D0784D

PPG

Copper Penny 17-24

ΔE 6.2 · #D67953

Hallman-Lindsay

Jack-o-lantern 1038

ΔE 6.3 · #D37A51

Dulux

Orangeade S08F8

ΔE 6.8 · #B55732

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 8 · #B2683A

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 9.1 · #E27A53

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 9.8 · #C35831

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.6 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.9 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#C46943

#459EC4

Analogous

#C4455E

#C46943

#C4AB45

Triadic

#C46943

#45C46B

#6B45C4

Split-Complementary

#C46943

#45C4AB

#455EC4

Tetradic

#C46943

#5EC445

#459EC4

#AB45C4

Monochromatic

#552C1B

#8F4B2D

#C46943

#D7997F

#E9C8B9

Rectangle

#C46943

#9EC445

#459EC4

#6B45C4

Compound

#C46943

#C4AB45

#459EC4

#455EC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0896A

#D6A995

#E4CEC5

Darker

#A45330

#73381F

#442011

Saturation

#987D72

#C46B45

#E25F28

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.45:1

Deuteranopia

#C46943

#9C8F3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C46943

#7F7F49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C46943

#C36770

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aztec 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

#D27B4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C46943

Daylight 5500K

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

#C08072

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#3F85A3

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: #C46943;

CSS — background

background-color: #C46943;

CSS Variable

--color-aztec-copper: #C46943;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aztec-copper': '#C46943' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C46943] text-[#C46943]

SCSS

$aztec-copper: #C46943;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C46943?

#C46943 is Aztec Copper, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C46943 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aztec Copper?

Aztec 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 Aztec Copper?

Aztec 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 Aztec Copper?

You can download Aztec 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 Aztec Copper?

The hex code is #C46943. In RGB it's 196, 105, 67, and in HSL it's 18°, 52%, 52%.

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