Copper Kettle 1218 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9D674C, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #9D674C · 1218
Copper Kettle
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Copper Kettle Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D674C
RGB157, 103, 76
Estimated LRV17.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Copper Kettle
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Copper Kettle
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Copper Kettle Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Copper Kettle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Copper Kettle are Toasted Chestnut by Behr (a close digital match), Antique Copper by Behr (a close digital match), Roasted Pumpkin by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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