Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Shimmered Copper |
| SKU | 104-6DB |
| Hex | #CC6559 |
| RGB | 204, 101, 89 |
| HSL | 6°, 53%, 57% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Dutch Boy Shimmered Copper
With an LRV of 23, Shimmered 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.
Shimmered Copper 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 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 red from that brand.
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Kompozit
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Shimmered Copper within Dutch Boy'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 #CC6559 in HSL space. Pair Shimmered 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.
Dutch Boy Shimmered Copper Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shimmered 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 Dutch Boy 104-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
The closest Behr equivalent of Shimmered Copper is Japanese Kimono (PPU1-05). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). If Behr is your counter, order Japanese Kimono and you'll get the same color. See the full Japanese Kimono swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Southwestern Clay (DE5124), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Shimmered Copper without repainting risk. See the full Southwestern Clay swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Quite Coral (SW 6614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Shimmered Copper without repainting risk. See the full Quite Coral swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Shimmered Copper is Field Clay (BD56) — very close at ΔE 2.08, 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 Field Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Shimmered Copper is Firecracker (PPG1190-6) — very close at ΔE 2.39, 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 Firecracker swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Shimmered Copper. The nearest is Bubble Tea (CSP-1180) at ΔE 3.52 — 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 Bubble Tea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
Valspar has no exact twin of Shimmered Copper. The nearest is Sonora Rose (2002-3B) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.1 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sonora Rose swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
Kompozit has no exact twin of Shimmered Copper. The nearest is It's My Party (1074) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full It's My Party swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Shimmered Copper — the nearest deck color, Heart to Heart (1100), is clearly different (ΔE 6.3). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 104-6DB instead. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Shimmered Copper — the nearest deck color, Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268), is clearly different (ΔE 6.61). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 104-6DB instead. See the full Charlotte's Locks swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Shimmered Copper — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 7.03). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 104-6DB instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Shimmered Copper — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 8.86). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 104-6DB instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shimmered Copper
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shimmered Copper — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 22.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 104-6DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →