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Light Copper

#C48F4B

RGB 196, 143, 75 · HSL 34°, 51%, 53% · CMYK 0, 27, 62, 23

Light Copper is #C48F4B in HEX — rgb(196, 143, 75), hsl(34°, 51%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 62%, 23%).

Light Copper pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 51%, 53%. 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#C48F4B

RGB196, 143, 75

HSL34°, 51%, 53%

HSV34°, 62%, 77%

CMYK0, 27, 62, 23

Decimal12881739

CSS RGBrgb(196, 143, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 51%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Centra S14F8

ΔE 1.9 · #C08B45

Benjamin Moore

Turmeric 2160-20

ΔE 2.9 · #BB8845

Dunn-Edwards

Slightly Golden DE5299

ΔE 2.9 · #CB904E

Valspar

Poseidon's Gold 3004-5A

ΔE 3.2 · #CE9650

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Rule SW6383

ΔE 3.8 · #CC9249

PPG

Allspice 1207-6

ΔE 3.9 · #CC974D

Behr

Golden Leaf UL150-1

ΔE 4.1 · #C38941

Vista Paint

Impulse C-988

ΔE 4.3 · #D19451

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 4.6 · #C08A4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Impulse 989

ΔE 4.9 · #D39553

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 5.8 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.4 · #CB9E59

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 7.7 · #CA9F5E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.9 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 10.3 · #E4A467

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.6 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#C48F4B

#4A7FC4

Analogous

#C4524A

#C48F4B

#BCC44A

Triadic

#C48F4B

#4AC48F

#8F4AC4

Split-Complementary

#C48F4B

#4ABCC4

#524AC4

Tetradic

#C48F4B

#4AC452

#4A7FC4

#C44ABC

Monochromatic

#593F1D

#92672F

#C48F4B

#D7B384

#EAD7BE

Rectangle

#C48F4B

#7FC44A

#4A7FC4

#8F4AC4

Compound

#C48F4B

#BCC44A

#4A7FC4

#524AC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0A66E

#D6BB98

#E4D7C6

Darker

#A67432

#745021

#452F12

Saturation

#998A75

#C48F4A

#E2932D

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

2.85:1

Fail

vs Black

7.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C48F4B

#AEA04A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C48F4B

#9A9A58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C48F4B

#C58890

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

#D29853

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C48F4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C09D78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#416CA5

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: #C48F4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C48F4B;

CSS Variable

--color-light-copper: #C48F4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-copper': '#C48F4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C48F4B] text-[#C48F4B]

SCSS

$light-copper: #C48F4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C48F4B?

#C48F4B is Light Copper, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C48F4B 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 #C48F4B. In RGB it's 196, 143, 75, and in HSL it's 34°, 51%, 53%.

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