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Copper Tan

#DC8C5D

RGB 220, 140, 93 · HSL 22°, 64%, 61% · CMYK 0, 36, 58, 14

Copper Tan is #DC8C5D in HEX — rgb(220, 140, 93), hsl(22°, 64%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 58%, 14%).

Copper Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 64%, 61%. 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#DC8C5D

RGB220, 140, 93

HSL22°, 64%, 61%

HSV22°, 58%, 86%

CMYK0, 36, 58, 14

Decimal14453853

CSS RGBrgb(220, 140, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 64%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Carrot Cake 1198-5

ΔE 2.1 · #DC8C59

Kilz

Pom Pom Orange LC110-01

ΔE 2.6 · #D48959

Valspar

Toasted Apricot 2006-3B

ΔE 3.6 · #E38F66

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Horizon 1018

ΔE 4.1 · #D0875A

Behr

Golden Poppy BIC-15

ΔE 4.3 · #D38852

Benjamin Moore

Golden 069

ΔE 4.5 · #DE8A64

Vista Paint

Summer's End C-1016

ΔE 4.7 · #DA9364

Dulux

Gypsy S08G6

ΔE 4.7 · #E58F68

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

ΔE 4.7 · #E6955F

Dunn-Edwards

Caramel Bar DE5250

ΔE 5.3 · #CC8654

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 5.3 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.6 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.3 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 10.3 · #CF8744

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.8 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.9 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#DC8C5D

#5CADDB

Analogous

#DB5C6D

#DC8C5D

#DBCA5C

Triadic

#DC8C5D

#5CDB8B

#8B5CDB

Split-Complementary

#DC8C5D

#5CDBCA

#5C6DDB

Tetradic

#DC8C5D

#6DDB5C

#5CADDB

#CA5CDB

Monochromatic

#82421C

#C0612A

#DC8C5D

#E9B79B

#F7E4D9

Rectangle

#DC8C5D

#ADDB5C

#5CADDB

#8B5CDB

Compound

#DC8C5D

#DBCA5C

#5CADDB

#5C6DDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2A27D

#E4BBA3

#ECD8CD

Darker

#D06629

#924519

#56280D

Saturation

#AF9688

#DB8B5C

#ED864A

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DC8C5D

#B8AA5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC8C5D

#9D9D65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC8C5D

#DC8890

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Copper Tan 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

#E49661

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC8C5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D29B85

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#4196C7

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: #DC8C5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC8C5D;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-tan: #DC8C5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-tan': '#DC8C5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC8C5D] text-[#DC8C5D]

SCSS

$copper-tan: #DC8C5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC8C5D?

#DC8C5D is Copper Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DC8C5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper Tan?

Copper Tan 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 Tan?

Copper Tan 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 Tan?

You can download Copper Tan 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 Tan?

The hex code is #DC8C5D. In RGB it's 220, 140, 93, and in HSL it's 22°, 64%, 61%.

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