Smoldering Copper QE-13 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A2684A, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Pumpkin from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2684A · QE-13
Smoldering Copper
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Smoldering Copper Technical Profile
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Smoldering Copper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smoldering Copper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSmoldering Copper
Nearly identical
KilzRoasted Pumpkin
Roasted Pumpkin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Copper Kettle
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Foxfire Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Brandywine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mandalay Road
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pale Cordovan
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Solar Fire
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Flickering Flame
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoldering Copper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoldering Copper
#A2684A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8A177
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoldering Copper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoldering 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 Smoldering 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.
Smoldering Copper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoldering Copper have?
Smoldering 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 Smoldering Copper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoldering Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoldering Copper are Roasted Pumpkin by Kilz (a near-identical match), Copper Kettle by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Foxfire Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoldering 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 Smoldering Copper?
Smoldering Copper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.1, 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 Smoldering Copper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.