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Copper Cove

#DA9E38

RGB 218, 158, 56 · HSL 38°, 69%, 54% · CMYK 0, 28, 74, 15

Copper Cove is #DA9E38 in HEX — rgb(218, 158, 56), hsl(38°, 69%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 74%, 15%).

Copper Cove pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 69%, 54%. 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#DA9E38

RGB218, 158, 56

HSL38°, 69%, 54%

HSV38°, 74%, 85%

CMYK0, 28, 74, 15

Decimal14327352

CSS RGBrgb(218, 158, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 69%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Copper Cove DE5320

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Trinket SW6685

ΔE 2.5 · #D69835

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 2.7 · #D19932

Vista Paint

Field Gear K-528

ΔE 3.2 · #D29C31

Benjamin Moore

Golden 308

ΔE 4 · #E5A13A

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 5.1 · #DA9A40

Behr

Sahara Shade 310D-5

ΔE 5.2 · #E4A94A

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 5.5 · #D6A332

Dulux

Aztec Glimmer S13H7

ΔE 5.9 · #E7AE47

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 6.7 · #EFA94A

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 7.7 · #EFAE52

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 10.4 · #BF8D35

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10.8 · #F4AF5B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 11.1 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 11.7 · #C68736

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#DA9E38

#3974DB

Analogous

#DB4E39

#DA9E38

#C5DB39

Triadic

#DA9E38

#39DB9F

#9F39DB

Split-Complementary

#DA9E38

#39C5DB

#4E39DB

Tetradic

#DA9E38

#39DB4E

#3974DB

#DB39C5

Monochromatic

#674813

#A8761F

#DA9E38

#E6BE79

#F2DEBA

Rectangle

#DA9E38

#74DB39

#3974DB

#9F39DB

Compound

#DA9E38

#C5DB39

#3974DB

#4E39DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2B260

#E2C48F

#EADBC2

Darker

#BE831E

#855B12

#4F3509

Saturation

#A29071

#DB9F39

#EDA427

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DA9E38

#C2B035

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DA9E38

#AAAA4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DA9E38

#DC959F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Copper Cove 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

#E3A345

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DA9E38

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0A869

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.

#3063BA

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: #DA9E38;

CSS — background

background-color: #DA9E38;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-cove: #DA9E38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-cove': '#DA9E38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DA9E38] text-[#DA9E38]

SCSS

$copper-cove: #DA9E38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA9E38?

#DA9E38 is Copper Cove, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DA9E38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper Cove?

Copper Cove 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 Copper Cove?

Copper Cove 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 Copper Cove?

You can download Copper Cove 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 Cove?

The hex code is #DA9E38. In RGB it's 218, 158, 56, and in HSL it's 38°, 69%, 54%.

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