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Copper#B87333

Copper color code is #B87333. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with copper.

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Copper Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Copper is 0.2269. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.79:1 against white and 5.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Copper on white3.79:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Copper on black5.54:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on Copper3.79:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on Copper5.54:1AA

Copper — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Copper?+
The hex code for Copper is #B87333. In RGB it's rgb(184, 115, 51), and in HSL it's hsl(29, 57%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of Copper?+
Copper in RGB is (184, 115, 51). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 115, 51).
What is the CMYK value of Copper?+
Copper converts to CMYK(0%, 38%, 72%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B87333.
Is copper a warm or cool color?+
Copper (#B87333) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 29° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does copper belong to?+
Copper belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 29°, 57%, 46% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is copper accessible for body text on a white background?+
Copper on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.79:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for copper?+
The nearest Pantone match for Copper (#B87333) is 875 Copper, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Copper in design

Practical guidance for using copper (#B87333) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Copper (#B87333) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Copper (#B87333) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Copper flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — copper can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Copper works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use Copper

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of copper (#B87333). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold