Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rosy Copper |
| SKU | HDC-WR16-02 |
| Hex | #CF8974 |
| RGB | 207, 137, 116 |
| HSL | 14°, 49%, 63% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 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.
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rosy Copper
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Rosy Copper — the nearest deck color, Marble Pink (0057), is clearly different (ΔE 5.01). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-WR16-02 instead. See the full Marble Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rosy Copper
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Rosy Copper — the nearest deck color, Marble Pink (0057), is clearly different (ΔE 5.07). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-WR16-02 instead. See the full Marble Pink swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rosy Copper
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Rosy Copper — the nearest deck color, Sweet Potato Skin (BD44), is clearly different (ΔE 5.18). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-WR16-02 instead. See the full Sweet Potato Skin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rosy Copper
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rosy Copper — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 6.17). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-WR16-02 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rosy Copper
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rosy Copper — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 8.58). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-WR16-02 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rosy Copper
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Rosy Copper — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 14.52). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-WR16-02 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →