Melted Copper DE5244 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CE8544, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #CE8544 · DE5244
Melted Copper
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Melted Copper Technical Profile
HEX Code#CE8544
RGB206, 133, 68
Estimated LRV30.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Melted Copper
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Melted Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melted Copper are Golden Harvest by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Clay .02 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Amber Wave by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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