REDS

Copper Red

#CB6D51

RGB 203, 109, 81 · HSL 14°, 54%, 56% · CMYK 0, 46, 60, 20

Copper Red is #CB6D51 in HEX — rgb(203, 109, 81), hsl(14°, 54%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 60%, 20%).

Copper Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 54%, 56%. 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#CB6D51

RGB203, 109, 81

HSL14°, 54%, 56%

HSV14°, 60%, 80%

CMYK0, 46, 60, 20

Decimal13331793

CSS RGBrgb(203, 109, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 54%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rich 028

ΔE 1.8 · #CF6D53

Behr

Orange Liqueur M210-6

ΔE 2.3 · #C76C4C

Vista Paint

Clementine C-1332

ΔE 3.5 · #CD6953

Valspar

Roasted Pumpkin 2005-3A

ΔE 4.8 · #CD6651

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 4.8 · #C5714F

Hallman-Lindsay

Clementine historic-clementine

ΔE 5.5 · #D0664F

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 6 · #DD7861

PPG

Copper Penny 17-24

ΔE 6.2 · #D67953

Kilz

Peruvian Orange LB280-01

ΔE 6.3 · #C8754F

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Peanut DE5180

ΔE 6.6 · #C57556

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 6.9 · #C27355

Dulux

Show Business S08G7

ΔE 7.6 · #DD7F5A

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 8.3 · #C27654

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 11.2 · #E87257

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.4 · #C57B67

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 13.1 · #C35831

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#CB6D51

#52AFCB

Analogous

#CB5273

#CB6D51

#CBAB52

Triadic

#CB6D51

#52CB6E

#6E52CB

Split-Complementary

#CB6D51

#52CBAB

#5273CB

Tetradic

#CB6D51

#73CB52

#52AFCB

#AB52CB

Monochromatic

#662F1E

#A14A30

#CB6D51

#DDA08D

#EFD1C8

Rectangle

#CB6D51

#AFCB52

#52AFCB

#6E52CB

Compound

#CB6D51

#CBAB52

#52AFCB

#5273CB

Variations

Lighter

#D68B75

#DBAB9D

#E7D0C9

Darker

#B35031

#7D3620

#4A1F11

Saturation

#A1857D

#CB6E52

#E56138

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

3.59:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.85:1

Deuteranopia

#CB6D51

#A1944D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB6D51

#838355

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB6D51

#CA6C74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Copper Red 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

#D87E58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB6D51

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5837C

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.

#4297B1

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: #CB6D51;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB6D51;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-red: #CB6D51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-red': '#CB6D51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB6D51] text-[#CB6D51]

SCSS

$copper-red: #CB6D51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB6D51?

#CB6D51 is Copper Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CB6D51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper Red?

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

What colors pair well with Copper Red?

Copper Red 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 Red?

You can download Copper Red 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 Red?

The hex code is #CB6D51. In RGB it's 203, 109, 81, and in HSL it's 14°, 54%, 56%.

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