Copperhead
Also known as: Bright Sienna , Late Bloomer , Schnipo , Sunny Horizon
Copperhead brings a playful and vibrant feel to a palette. This medium orange suits autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.46:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Copperhead color codes
- HEX
- #D68755
- RGB
- rgb(214, 135, 85)
- RGBA
- rgba(214, 135, 85, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(23, 61%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(23, 60%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 37%, 60%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(64.1 27.6 39.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.5% 0.117 52.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: peru #CD853F · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 3012: Beige red #CB8D73 · ΔE 7.0 · 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 Copperhead 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Copperhead
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Copperhead by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.82:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.46:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Copperhead background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Copperhead
Copperhead with its complement
Soft neighbors of Copperhead
Copperhead triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Whiskey #D29062 · ΔE 3.2
- Escalope #CC8866 · ΔE 4.4
- Flamenco #EA8645 · ΔE 4.4
- Copper Coin #DA8A67 · ΔE 4.6
- Cork Wood #CC7744 · ΔE 4.7
- Gravlax #EC834F · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Copperhead is closest to Thalassophile .
FAQ
Copperhead FAQs
What color is Copperhead?
Copperhead is a medium orange with the hex code #D68755. In HSL terms it has a hue of 23°, 61% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Copperhead?
The hex code for Copperhead is #D68755. In RGB it's rgb(214, 135, 85), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 37%, 60%, 16%).
What colors go well with Copperhead?
Copperhead pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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