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Dunn-Edwards Copper MiningDET455 · #945C54 · LRV 14

Copper Mining reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DET455 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS COPPER MINING
RGB 148, 92, 84LRV 14

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameCopper Mining
SKUDET455
Hex#945C54
RGB148, 92, 84
HSL7°, 28%, 45%
LRV14
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyRed
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About Dunn-Edwards Copper Mining

With an LRV of 14, Copper Mining 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.

Copper Mining works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.

Closest matches by brand

15 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 red from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.41
All red at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6327 · #A0584F · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 15
SW 6320 · #A0524E · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 14

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.26
All red at Behr →
MQ1-21 · #935953 · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 14
ICC-73 · #956159 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 16
S180-6 · #97574F · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 14
ICC-106 · #9B5B4F · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 15

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All red at Benjamin Moore →
048 · #975F57 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 15
1183 · #8D5D50 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 14
1190 · #985949 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 14
2094-30 · #975C4B · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 16

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.78
All red at Valspar →
P005 · #916356 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 15.6
M141 · #8E635E · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 15.5
V081-5 · #956354 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 16
1006-7B · #8E6262 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 15.4

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.21
All red at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1056-6 · #9C5B55 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 15
PPG1059-6 · #93625B · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 16
PPG1060-6 · #8A5E55 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 14
PPG1055-6 · #8E5959 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 14

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All red at Glidden →
30YR 14/232 · #905E54 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 14
PPG1056-6 · #9B5B55 · ΔE 2 · LRV 15
60YR 34/418 · #93625B · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 34
PPG1055-6 · #8E5959 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 14

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.22
All red at Dutch Boy →
305-6DB · #97534C · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 13
409-6DB · #986355 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 16
304-6DB · #8B534E · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 12
HGSW 2062 · #A0584F · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 15
HGSW 6327 · #A0584F · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 15

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.94
All red at Magnolia Home →
JG-30 · #965147 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 13

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.34
All red at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 42 · #9B594F · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 15
NO. G15 · #99584B · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 14
NO. 247 · #A3574D · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 15

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.93
All red at Diamond Vogel →
0059 · #8F574E · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 13
0121 · #8A564E · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 13
H135 · #885D53 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 13
0053 · #8E5644 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 13

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.04
All red at Hirshfield's →
H0012 · #90534A · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 13
H0135 · #885D53 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 14

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.73
All red at Rodda →
CA225 · #975443 · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 13

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.78
All red at C2 Paint →
BD47 · #935D51 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 15
C2-556 · #A26054 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 17
C2-571 · #9A5049 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 13

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.53
All red at Clare →
PNT100-DP-30 · #9F605D · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 17

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

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

DET430 · LRV 14
DET440 · LRV 14
DE6027 · LRV 14
DET453 · LRV 16
DE6105 · LRV 14
DET450 · LRV 13

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #945C54 in HSL space. Pair Copper Mining with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#945C54 + #548C94
TRIADIC
#945C54 · #54945C · #5C5494
ANALOGOUS
#94546C · #945C54 · #947C54

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
5.36:1AA
Sample text on black
3.92:1AA Large

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

Dunn-Edwards Copper Mining Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Copper Mining 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 Dunn-Edwards DET455 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Copper Mining

Behr's nearest match is Rich Brocade (MQ1-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Copper Mining without repainting risk. See the full Rich Brocade swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Copper Mining

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Southwest Pottery (048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Copper Mining without repainting risk. See the full Southwest Pottery swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Copper Mining

Valspar has no exact twin of Copper Mining. The nearest is Stormy Plum (P005) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15.6 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stormy Plum swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Copper Mining

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Copper Mining is Fire Weed (PPG1056-6) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fire Weed swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Copper Mining

Glidden's nearest match is Boothill Brown (30YR 14/232), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Copper Mining without repainting risk. See the full Boothill Brown swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Copper Mining

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Copper Mining is Shelled Peanut (409-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shelled Peanut swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Copper Mining

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Copper Mining. The nearest is Home At Last (JG-30) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Home At Last swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Copper Mining

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Copper Mining is Picture Gallery Red (NO. 42) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Picture Gallery Red swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Copper Mining

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Quintessential (0059), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Copper Mining without repainting risk. See the full Quintessential swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Copper Mining

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Copper Mining. The nearest is Liberty (H0135) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Liberty swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Copper Mining

C2 Paint's nearest match is Hereford (BD47), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Copper Mining without repainting risk. See the full Hereford swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Copper Mining

Clare has no exact twin of Copper Mining. The nearest is Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Big Apple swatch →

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