Melted Copper DE5244 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CE8544, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Harvest from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CE8544 · DE5244
Melted Copper
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Melted Copper Technical Profile
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Melted Copper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Melted Copper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMelted Copper
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGolden Harvest
Golden Harvest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Amber Wave
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mexican Spirit
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mexican Spirit
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hazelnut Coffee
Valspar
Very similar
Gingerbread
PPG
Very similar
Buried Treasure
Behr
Very similar
Horizon Sun
Kilz
Very similar
Bar of Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Melted Copper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melted Copper
#CE8544
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDBB75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melted Copper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melted 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Melted Copper.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Melted Copper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melted Copper have?
Melted Copper by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Melted Copper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Melted Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melted Copper are Golden Harvest by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Clay .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Amber Wave by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Melted 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 Melted Copper?
Melted Copper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Melted Copper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.