Nouveau Copper HDC-AC-01 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A15B43, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mandalay Road from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A15B43 · HDC-AC-01
Nouveau Copper
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nouveau Copper Technical Profile
HEX Code#A15B43
RGB161, 91, 67
Estimated LRV15.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Nouveau Copper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nouveau Copper
#A15B43
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A89A6F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nouveau Copper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nouveau Copper Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Nouveau Copper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nouveau Copper have?
Nouveau Copper by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Nouveau Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nouveau Copper are Mandalay Road by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Brandi-Ed Orange by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Rich Clay by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nouveau Copper's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Nouveau Copper?
Nouveau Copper has a estimated lightness value of 15.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Nouveau Copper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.