Copper
Also known as: Meteor, Acorn Spice, Saucy Gold, Fire Lord
Quietly warm and inviting, Copper is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in friendly UI accents and children's products. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.54:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Copper color codes
- HEX
- #B87333
- RGB
- rgb(184, 115, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(184, 115, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 57%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 72%, 72%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 38%, 72%, 28%)
- LAB
- lab(55.2 24.0 45.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.8% 0.117 60.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: peru#CD853F · ΔE 6.4
- RAL 1011 — Brown beige#AF804F · ΔE 6.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Copper works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Copper
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Copper by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.79:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.54:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Copper background: #000000
Palettes featuring Copper
Copper with its complement
Soft neighbors of Copper
Copper triad
Similar colors
- Meteor#BB7431 · ΔE 0.8
- Cajeta#C46D29 · ΔE 3.9
- Inca Gold#AA6D28 · ΔE 4.0
- Butterbeer#AF7934 · ΔE 4.7
- Bourbon#AF6C3E · ΔE 4.9
- Eagle#A26C36 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Copper is closest to Forget-Me-Not.
Copper FAQs
What color is Copper?
Copper is a medium orange with the hex code #B87333. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 57% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Copper?
The hex code for Copper is #B87333. In RGB it's rgb(184, 115, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 38%, 72%, 28%).
What colors go well with Copper?
Copper pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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