Copper Kettle 1218 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9D674C, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toasted Chestnut from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D674C · 1218
Copper Kettle
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Copper Kettle Technical Profile
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Copper Kettle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Copper Kettle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCopper Kettle
Nearly identical
BehrToasted Chestnut
Toasted Chestnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Roasted Pumpkin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sienna Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Foxfire Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Mandalay Road
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wheat Penny
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mandalay Road
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Copper Kettle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Copper Kettle
#9D674C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A69E76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Copper Kettle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Copper Kettle 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 Copper Kettle.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Copper Kettle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Copper Kettle have?
Copper Kettle 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 Copper Kettle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Copper Kettle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Copper Kettle are Toasted Chestnut by Behr (a near-identical match), Antique Copper by Behr (a near-identical match), Roasted Pumpkin by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Copper Kettle'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 Copper Kettle?
Copper Kettle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Copper Kettle's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.