Nouveau Copper HDC-AC-01 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A15B43, 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.
Ref. #A15B43 · HDC-AC-01
Nouveau Copper
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nouveau Copper Technical Profile
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Nouveau Copper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nouveau Copper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNouveau Copper
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMandalay Road
Mandalay Road
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brandi-Ed Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rich Clay
PPG
Nearly identical
Pennywise
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Salmon Stream
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Spiced Carrot
Vista Paint
Very similar
Toffee Glaze
Valspar
Very similar
Autumn Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Ruddy Oak
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nouveau Copper
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Nouveau Copper.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nouveau Copper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nouveau Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nouveau Copper are Mandalay Road by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Brandi-Ed Orange by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rich Clay by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nouveau Copper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.