Antique Copper 1169 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9D715A, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Southern Wood from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D715A · 1169
Antique Copper
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antique Copper Technical Profile
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Antique Copper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antique Copper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAntique Copper
Nearly identical
PPGSouthern Wood
Southern Wood
PPG
Nearly identical
Chic Brick
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Terrific Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sorrel Brown
Behr
Very similar
Wheat Penny
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ranch Home
Kilz
Very similar
Dodge Pole
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Woodland
Valspar
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Copper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Copper
#9D715A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAA480
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Copper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Antique 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.
Antique Copper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Copper have?
Antique Copper by Benjamin Moore 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 Antique Copper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Copper are Southern Wood by PPG (a near-identical match), Prairie Fire by PPG (a near-identical match), Chic Brick by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Antique 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 Antique Copper?
Antique Copper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.7, 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 Antique Copper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.