REDS

Pouring Copper

#FB9B82

RGB 251, 155, 130 · HSL 12°, 94%, 75% · CMYK 0, 38, 48, 2

Pouring Copper is #FB9B82 in HEX — rgb(251, 155, 130), hsl(12°, 94%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 48%, 2%).

Pouring Copper pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 94%, 75%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#FB9B82

RGB251, 155, 130

HSL12°, 94%, 75%

HSV12°, 48%, 98%

CMYK0, 38, 48, 2

Decimal16489346

CSS RGBrgb(251, 155, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 94%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pouring Copper DE5144

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dusk 2013-40

ΔE 1.5 · #FF9F85

Hallman-Lindsay

Creamy Orange Blush 1045

ΔE 4.5 · #FE9C7B

Dulux

Peach Fizz S08H5

ΔE 4.8 · #FFA483

Vista Paint

Creamy Orange Blush C-1044

ΔE 5.2 · #FA9B78

Behr

Lollipop P210-4

ΔE 5.2 · #FFA789

PPG

Warm Welcome 1194-5

ΔE 5.4 · #EA9073

Valspar

Poppy Petal 2001-1C

ΔE 5.8 · #F6A08C

Sherwin-Williams

Ravishing Coral SW6612

ΔE 7.5 · #E79580

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 8.3 · #E18F79

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 8.3 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.5 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 15.8 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.6 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 17.6 · #C27355

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 19.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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 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

#FB9B82

#83E3FB

Analogous

#FB83A7

#FB9B82

#FBD783

Triadic

#FB9B82

#83FB9B

#9B83FB

Split-Complementary

#FB9B82

#83FBD7

#83A7FB

Tetradic

#FB9B82

#A7FB83

#83E3FB

#D783FB

Monochromatic

#DF3207

#F95F39

#FB9B82

#FDD7CE

#FEEBE6

Rectangle

#FB9B82

#E3FB83

#83E3FB

#9B83FB

Compound

#FB9B82

#FBD783

#83E3FB

#83A7FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCAF9C

#F7C6BA

#F7E0DA

Darker

#FE5D34

#D22A00

#7A1800

Saturation

#D1B4AD

#FB9B83

#FD9A81

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FB9B82

#CEC17F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FB9B82

#B0B086

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FB9B82

#FA9AA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pouring 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

#FCA17D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FB9B82

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9A6A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#59CFEC

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: #FB9B82;

CSS — background

background-color: #FB9B82;

CSS Variable

--color-pouring-copper: #FB9B82;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pouring-copper': '#FB9B82' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FB9B82] text-[#FB9B82]

SCSS

$pouring-copper: #FB9B82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FB9B82?

#FB9B82 is Pouring Copper, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FB9B82 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pouring Copper?

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

What colors pair well with Pouring Copper?

Pouring 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 Pouring Copper?

You can download Pouring 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 Pouring Copper?

The hex code is #FB9B82. In RGB it's 251, 155, 130, and in HSL it's 12°, 94%, 75%.

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