True Copper S180-7 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7E4036, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Rock from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7E4036 · S180-7
True Copper
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
True Copper Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E4036
RGB126, 64, 54
Estimated LRV8.4
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 Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With True Copper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
True Copper
#7E4036
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F7B58
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for True Copper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
True 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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True Copper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does True Copper have?
True Copper by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 True Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Copper are Red Rock by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Brick Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Monterey Chestnut by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting True 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 True Copper?
True Copper has a estimated lightness value of 8.4, 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 True Copper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.