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Ref. #976C42 · 2161-10

Coppertone

18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Coppertone 2161-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #976C42, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apple Butter from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Coppertone Technical Profile

HEX Code#976C42
RGB151, 108, 66
LRV17.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Coppertone in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Coppertone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreCoppertone
Nearly identical
PPGApple Butter

Apple Butter

PPG

Nearly identical

El Caramelo

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Autumn Surprise

Valspar

Nearly identical

Autumn Bark

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Gilded Glamour

Behr

Nearly identical

Carmel Candy

Vista Paint

Very similar

Flea Market

Kilz

Very similar

Gathered

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Rare Happening

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Brown Beige

RAL

Very similar

Clay .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Coppertone

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Coppertone

#976C42

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A2A26A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Coppertone

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ranch Brown

Complement

Postwar Boom

Coppertone Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Topaz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Coppertone.

Honeycomb

Benjamin Moore · 1120

#906642

Gettysburgh Gold

Benjamin Moore · 1064

#997349

Spiced

Benjamin Moore · CC-272

#9D6F4A

Pony Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2163-20

#8E6446

Copper Kettle

Benjamin Moore · 1218

#9D674C

Masada

Benjamin Moore · AF-220

#A4683F

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Double Chocolate

Behr · PMD-108

#6F5245

Urban Safari

Behr · PPU8-4

#978B6E

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball · 316

#A36E4C

Drum Solo

Behr · T11-9

#A66E4B

Honey Graham

PPG · 1069-5

#BC886A

Khaki Moss

PPG · 30YY 27/226

#A18D68

Coppertone — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Coppertone have?
Coppertone 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 Coppertone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coppertone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coppertone are Apple Butter by PPG (a near-identical match), Bourbon by PPG (a near-identical match), El Caramelo by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coppertone'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 Coppertone?
Coppertone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.7, 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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