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BEHR · T16-14

Behr Raw Copper#C46B51 · LRV 23

Raw Copper reads as a red / warm — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the spec, what Behr T16-14 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR RAW COPPER
RGB 196, 107, 81 LRV 23

Color spec

Brand Behr
Name Raw Copper
SKU T16-14
Hex #C46B51
RGB 196, 107, 81
HSL 14°, 49%, 54%
LRV 23
Undertone red / warm
Family Orange

About Behr Raw Copper

With an LRV of 23, Raw Copper is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Raw Copper works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.

Closest matches at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All orange at C2 Paint →
BD45 · #C16D53 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 23
C2-586 · #BD6D56 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 22
C2-587 · #C6724E · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 25
C2-585 · #BF6050 · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 20
BD56 · #C66159 · ΔE 6.41 · LRV 21

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All orange at Benjamin Moore →
028 · #CE6C52 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 24
056 · #B86D52 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 22
070 · #C06A46 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 22
CW-230 · #C07060 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 24
2089-30 · #C26C60 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 23

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All orange at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5152 · #BF6955 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 21
DE5180 · #C57556 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 24
DE5174 · #C3663F · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 20
DE5124 · #CC6758 · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 22
DE5209 · #B9714A · ΔE 5.95 · LRV 22

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.62
All orange at Clare →
PNT100-DP-74 · #CC6E4D · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 25
PNT100-DP-29 · #BE5E56 · ΔE 6.92 · LRV 20
PNT100-MD-28 · #C88883 · ΔE 11.66 · LRV 32
PNT100-DP-30 · #9F605D · ΔE 11.77 · LRV 17
PNT100-DP-52 · #8C8479 · ΔE 20.99 · LRV 23

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.85
All orange at Valspar →
2003-5B · #B86B56 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 21.3
8002-12E · #B8694A · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 21
V044-5 · #B8694A · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 20.8
2007-5A · #B86E4A · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 21.8
2001-5B · #C46A64 · ΔE 6.93 · LRV 22.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.24
All orange at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1191-6 · #C2715F · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 24
PPG1064-6 · #C57464 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 25
PPG1063-6 · #B6745E · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 23
PPG1190-6 · #C26156 · ΔE 5.58 · LRV 21
PPG1200-6 · #C17445 · ΔE 7.48 · LRV 24

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.38
All orange at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6621 · #C65F47 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 21
SW 6628 · #C4633E · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 21
SW 6614 · #C76356 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 22
SW 6635 · #C56639 · ΔE 5.58 · LRV 22
Yam
SW 6643 · #C36F3E · ΔE 7.09 · LRV 23

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.03
All orange at Dutch Boy →
306-5DB · #BA7160 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 23
309-6DB · #BC7556 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 24
307-6DB · #C27063 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 24
104-6DB · #CC6559 · ΔE 5.13 · LRV 23
209-7DB · #C76638 · ΔE 5.74 · LRV 22

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.2
All orange at Magnolia Home →
JG-35 · #B56D4E · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 21
JG-36 · #A45436 · ΔE 10.21 · LRV 14
JG-25 · #B5494B · ΔE 12.74 · LRV 15
JG-152 · #A8875F · ΔE 16.54 · LRV 26
JG-124 · #8E897F · ΔE 22.43 · LRV 25

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.25
All orange at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 268 · #CF5E3E · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 22
NO. 232 · #AE6D5C · ΔE 5.46 · LRV 21
NO. 9816 · #C35A4A · ΔE 5.5 · LRV 19
NO. 64 · #BF7B69 · ΔE 5.64 · LRV 26
NO. 49 · #B4796C · ΔE 7.22 · LRV 24

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.52
All orange at Kompozit →
0051 · #B3715D · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 22
1074 · #CC7365 · ΔE 5.14 · LRV 26
0058 · #B8665C · ΔE 6.05 · LRV 20
1026 · #CF6837 · ΔE 6.33 · LRV 23
1019 · #B56D41 · ΔE 7.44 · LRV 21

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.58
All orange at Diamond Vogel →
1068 · #BE5E4C · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 19
1026 · #CF6F44 · ΔE 5.22 · LRV 25
0058 · #B86D64 · ΔE 6.42 · LRV 22
1019 · #B77449 · ΔE 7.91 · LRV 23
0064 · #B86E69 · ΔE 7.96 · LRV 22

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 18.41
All orange at Backdrop →
BD-BA · #7C5F47 · ΔE 18.41 · LRV 14
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 20.16 · LRV 33
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 23.35 · LRV 33
BD-OS · #7E7C5C · ΔE 26.85 · LRV 18
BD-HF · #7C8478 · ΔE 29.48 · LRV 22

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Raw Copper within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

M210-6 · LRV 23
HDC-FL13-3 · LRV 22
220D-6 · LRV 23
M220-7A · LRV 24
HDC-CL-10 · LRV 22
HDC-FL15-01 · LRV 21

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C46B51 in HSL space. Pair Raw Copper with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C46B51 + #51AAC4
TRIADIC
#C46B51 · #51C46B · #6B51C4
ANALOGOUS
#C45170 · #C46B51 · #C4A551

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.77:1 AA Large
Sample text on black
5.57:1 AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Raw Copper Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Raw Copper from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr T16-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

C2 Paint Equivalent of Raw Copper

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Raw Copper is Bittervine (BD45). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Bittervine and you'll get the same color. See the full Bittervine swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Raw Copper

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Raw Copper is Cedar Grove (DE5152) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cedar Grove swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Raw Copper

At Clare, the closest color to Raw Copper is Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fire Sign swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Raw Copper

At Valspar, the closest color to Raw Copper is Florentine Clay (2003-5B) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21.3 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Florentine Clay swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Raw Copper

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Raw Copper is Cajun Spice (PPG1191-6) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cajun Spice swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Raw Copper

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Raw Copper is Topaz (070) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Topaz swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Raw Copper

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Raw Copper. The nearest is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Raw Copper

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Raw Copper. The nearest is Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charlotte's Locks swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Raw Copper

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Raw Copper. The nearest is Relaxed Terra (307-6DB) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Relaxed Terra swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Raw Copper

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Raw Copper. The nearest is Quite Coral (SW 6614) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quite Coral swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Raw Copper

Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Raw Copper — the nearest deck color, Casa De Oro (1026), is clearly different (ΔE 5.22). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-14 instead. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Raw Copper

Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Raw Copper — the nearest deck color, Casa De Oro (1026), is clearly different (ΔE 6.33). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-14 instead. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Raw Copper

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Raw Copper — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 20.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-14 instead. See the full Anita swatch →

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