Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rosy Copper |
| SKU | HDC-WR16-02 |
| Hex | #CF8974 |
| RGB | 207, 137, 116 |
| HSL | 14°, 49%, 63% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Rosy Copper
Rosy Copper sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Rosy Copper is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Rosy Copper within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CF8974 in HSL space. Pair Rosy Copper with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Rosy Copper Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rosy 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 HDC-WR16-02 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosy Copper
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rosy Copper is Subdued Sienna (SW 9009) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subdued Sienna swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosy Copper
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Peaches 'n Cream (040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Copper without repainting risk. See the full Peaches 'n Cream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rosy Copper
Valspar's nearest match is Terra Earth (2003-5C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.4 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Copper without repainting risk. See the full Terra Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosy Copper
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rosy Copper is Wright Pottery Red (FLLW539) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Pottery Red swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rosy Copper
At Glidden, the closest color to Rosy Copper is Freckles (PPG1191-5) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Freckles swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rosy Copper
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Rosy Copper is Calmed Coral (307-5DB). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Calmed Coral and you'll get the same color. See the full Calmed Coral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosy Copper
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rosy Copper is Peekaboo Coral (HGSW 2065) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peekaboo Coral swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rosy Copper
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rosy Copper is Bronzed Orange (DE5179) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronzed Orange swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rosy Copper
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rosy Copper. The nearest is Menagerie (NO. 63) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Menagerie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rosy Copper
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Rosy Copper. The nearest is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →