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.
Ref. #976C42 · 2161-10
Coppertone
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coppertone Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Coppertone 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 Coppertone.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Coppertone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.