Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Copper River |
| SKU | PPG1196-5 |
| Hex | #F6A271 |
| RGB | 246, 162, 113 |
| HSL | 22°, 88%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About PPG / Glidden Copper River
Copper River sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Copper River 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
10 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Copper River within PPG / Glidden'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 #F6A271 in HSL space. Pair Copper River 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.
PPG / Glidden Copper River Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Copper River 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1196-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Copper River
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Copper River. The nearest is Tangerine (SW 6640) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tangerine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Copper River
At Behr, the closest color to Copper River is Cantaloupe Slice (260B-5) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cantaloupe Slice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Copper River
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Butterfly Wings (090), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Copper River without repainting risk. See the full Butterfly Wings swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Copper River
At Valspar, the closest color to Copper River is Ripe Melon (2002-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.9 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ripe Melon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Copper River
The closest Glidden equivalent of Copper River is Copper River (PPG1196-5). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Copper River and you'll get the same color. See the full Copper River swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Copper River
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Copper River is Pretty Papaya (107-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pretty Papaya swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Copper River
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Prairie Sun (DET463), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Copper River without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sun swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Copper River
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Copper River is Pumpkin Hue (1024) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Hue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Copper River
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Pumpkin Hue (1024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Copper River without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Hue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Copper River
Kompozit's nearest match is Pumpkin Hue (1024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Copper River without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Hue swatch →