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Champagne vs Copper: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Champagne and Copper is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Champagne is lighter and Champagne is more saturated. Champagne (#F7E7CE) has an HSL of 37°, 72%, 89%, whereas Copper (#B87333) sits at 29°, 57%, 46%.

Champagne#F7E7CE
Copper#B87333
#F7E7CEBlended: #D8AD81#B87333

Champagne vs Copper: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Champagne Copper
BrightnessVery light (L=89%) — pale, delicate, gentleMedium (L=46%) — balanced, versatile
SaturationVivid (S=72%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingModerately saturated (S=57%) — balanced in intensity
Hue familyOrangeOrange
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#F7E7CE#B87333
RGB247, 231, 206184, 115, 51

Can you use Champagne and Copper together?

Copper text on Champagne
Champagne text on Copper
Contrast Ratio:3.12:1Large Text Only

How to Tell Champagne and Copper Apart

  • ●Look at lightness first: Champagne is noticeably lighter.
  • ●Check saturation: Champagne looks more vivid and saturated.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Champagne vs Copper in Design

Use Champagne for:
●Call-to-action buttons
●Autumn and harvest themes
●Food, citrus, warmth branding
●Youthful energetic campaigns
●Friendly notification badges
Use Copper for:
●Call-to-action buttons
●Autumn and harvest themes
●Food, citrus, warmth branding
●Youthful energetic campaigns
●Friendly notification badges

Champagne and Copper Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Champagne#F7E7CE

Champagne (#F7E7CE) is a very light, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Copper#B87333

Copper (#B87333) is a medium, moderately saturated orange with a warm undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and balanced in intensity.

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Champagne and Copper WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Champagne text on white
1.22:1Fail
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Champagne text on black
17.28:1AAA
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Copper text on white
3.79:1AA Large
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Copper text on black
5.54:1AA
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Champagne text on Copper
3.12:1AA Large
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Copper text on Champagne
3.12:1AA Large

Explore Champagne and Copper individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Champagne color page#F7E7CE · shades, tints, pairingsCopper color page#B87333 · shades, tints, pairings

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Champagne vs Copper FAQ

What is the difference between champagne and copper?+
The main difference between Champagne and Copper is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Champagne is lighter and Champagne is more saturated. Champagne (#F7E7CE) has an HSL of 37°, 72%, 89%, whereas Copper (#B87333) sits at 29°, 57%, 46%.
Is champagne darker than copper?+
No. Copper is the darker of the two at 46% lightness, while Champagne sits higher at 89%.
Are champagne and copper the same color?+
No. Champagne is #F7E7CE and Copper is #B87333. They differ by 8° in hue, 43% in lightness, and 15% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, champagne or copper?+
Champagne is more saturated. In HSL, Champagne has 72% saturation and Copper has 57% — Champagne is the more vivid of the two, while Copper reads as more muted.
Is champagne warm or cool?+
Champagne (#F7E7CE) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 37° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is copper warm or cool?+
Copper (#B87333) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 29° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use champagne and copper together?+
Yes. Both champagne and copper are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use copper as the dominant color and champagne as the accent or highlight.
What color family does champagne belong to?+
Champagne belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 72%, 89% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for champagne?+
The hex code for Champagne is #F7E7CE. In RGB, that's rgb(247, 231, 206), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 72%, 89%).
What is the hex code for copper?+
The hex code for Copper is #B87333. In RGB, that's rgb(184, 115, 51), and in HSL it's hsl(29, 57%, 46%).