True Copper
S180-7 · #8B5643 · LRV 13 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Cowboy Suede8
- 2True Copper13
- 3Caramelized35
- 4Venetian Plaster42
What Color Is True Copper, Really?
True Copper reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr S180-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for True Copper
True 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.
How Lighting Changes True Copper
With an LRV of 13, True 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.
Most complaints about True Copper are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr S180-7 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Canyon ClaySW 6054 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.2 | 13 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | BrownberryCSP-1125 · Benjamin Moore | 2.2 | 14 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Italian Roast2004-7A · Valspar | 3.3 | 13.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Tampico BrownPPG16-23 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 12 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Tampico BrownPPG16-23 · Glidden | 3.3 | 12 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | RedwoodDESS07 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.6 | 12 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to True Copper within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8B5643 in HSL space. Pair True Copper with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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