What color is Copper?
Copper is a warm, medium-toned brownish-orange with a metallic quality, hex #C68346, close to the color of a burnished autumn leaf. The tone has a golden undertone that gives it a slightly glowing appearance without being bright.
What is the meaning of the color Copper?
Ancient civilizations on Cyprus mined and traded copper metal as early as 3000 BCE, and the Latin name cuprum, derived from the island’s name, eventually gave English the word copper as both a material and a color. The color entered common use as a descriptive term in the late 16th century, applied to the distinctive reddish-brown of oxidized copper objects such as coins and cookware. Its association with craft, heat, and natural metal spread through industrial and decorative arts, particularly in the Victorian era when copper fixtures were a standard feature of domestic interiors. KitchenAid adopted copper as a signature finish for its stand mixers in 2015, anchoring the color in contemporary kitchen design.
What colors go with Copper?
Colors that pair well with Copper include:
Deep Teal: strong, cool contrast
Cream: soft, warm balance
Charcoal: grounded, rich depth
Forest Green: earthy, natural harmony
Navy Blue: cool, elegant contrast
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #C68346 |
color: #C68346;
|
| RGB | 198, 131, 70 |
color: rgb(198, 131, 70);
|
| RGB Percentage | 78%, 51%, 27% |
color: rgb(78%, 51%, 27%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 65%, 22% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 29°, 53%, 53% |
color: hsl(29, 53%, 53%);
|
| HSV | 29°, 65%, 78% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 42, 13, 20 |
color: lab(42% 13 20);
|
| Decimal | 13009734 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.copper {
color: #C68346;
}
$copper: #C68346;
rgb(198, 131, 70)