REDS

Raw Copper

#C46B51

RGB 196, 107, 81 · HSL 14°, 49%, 54% · CMYK 0, 45, 59, 23

Raw Copper is #C46B51 in HEX — rgb(196, 107, 81), hsl(14°, 49%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 59%, 23%).

Raw Copper pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 49%, 54%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C46B51

RGB196, 107, 81

HSL14°, 49%, 54%

HSV14°, 59%, 77%

CMYK0, 45, 59, 23

Decimal12872529

CSS RGBrgb(196, 107, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 49%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Prairie CC-98

ΔE 2.7 · #BE6549

Behr

Warm Cider HDC-FL13-3

ΔE 3 · #BF6953

Valspar

Fall Leaf 2009-5

ΔE 4 · #B9634D

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Grove DE5152

ΔE 4 · #BF6955

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 4.2 · #BD6D53

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 4.4 · #C5714F

Vista Paint

Clementine C-1332

ΔE 4.8 · #CD6953

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 5 · #C27355

Dulux

Gold Pheasant S07F6

ΔE 6.4 · #C6765F

Sherwin-Williams

Reynard SW6348

ΔE 6.4 · #B46848

PPG

Cajun Spice 1191-6

ΔE 6.8 · #C3705F

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 7 · #C27654

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 7.5 · #D0664F

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.3 · #C57B67

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 13 · #B44C43

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 13.9 · #E87257

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 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

#C46B51

#50A8C3

Analogous

#C3506F

#C46B51

#C3A550

Triadic

#C46B51

#50C36B

#6B50C3

Split-Complementary

#C46B51

#50C3A5

#506FC3

Tetradic

#C46B51

#6FC350

#50A8C3

#A550C3

Monochromatic

#5B2D1F

#944933

#C46B51

#D79B89

#EACCC2

Rectangle

#C46B51

#A8C350

#50A8C3

#6B50C3

Compound

#C46B51

#C3A550

#50A8C3

#506FC3

Variations

Lighter

#CF8973

#D6A99B

#E4CEC8

Darker

#A75035

#753623

#451F13

Saturation

#9B8178

#C36B50

#E15B32

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

3.77:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.57:1

Deuteranopia

#C46B51

#9C904E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C46B51

#808055

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C46B51

#C36A72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Raw Copper 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

#D27D58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C46B51

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0827C

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.

#448FA6

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: #C46B51;

CSS — background

background-color: #C46B51;

CSS Variable

--color-raw-copper: #C46B51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raw-copper': '#C46B51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C46B51] text-[#C46B51]

SCSS

$raw-copper: #C46B51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C46B51?

#C46B51 is Raw Copper, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C46B51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raw Copper?

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

What colors pair well with Raw Copper?

Raw Copper 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 Raw Copper?

You can download Raw 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 Raw Copper?

The hex code is #C46B51. In RGB it's 196, 107, 81, and in HSL it's 14°, 49%, 54%.

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