Copper
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Copper represents optimism, independence, and creativity. This mellow, warm shade of orange brings a sense of adventure to any design. It works well for autumn themes, food branding, and fun marketing projects. The muted tone feels grounded yet bright. The hex code for Copper is #b87333. How will you use this earthy orange in your next art project?
About Copper
An old barn roof catching low afternoon sun
What does copper mean?
Copper often brings to mind warmth, craft, autumn, and the glow of worn metal and fired clay. Its mid-level lightness and softened saturation make it feel settled and sturdy, warm without asking for attention.
Where you see copper
- copper pots
- pennies
- terra cotta plant pots
- autumn oak leaves
- leather work boots
- roasted sweet potatoes
What it works for
Use it for autumn palettes, leather and wood tones, rustic packaging, or any design that wants earthy warmth.
What colors go with copper?
Sage #9caf88The muted green cools this warm tone while keeping the whole pair soft and natural.Deep Teal #00555aTeal sits opposite on the wheel, so both colors read richer side by side.Cream #fffdd0Cream lifts this mid-tone and gives its warmth room to show.Slate Blue #6a5acdSlate blue's gray undertone calms the orange without dulling it.
Questions about Copper
What is the hex code for Copper?
Copper is #b87333. In RGB that is rgb(184, 115, 51), in HSL hsl(29, 57%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 72%, 28%.
Is Copper readable on white or black?
Copper has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.