Artist'S Copper 70YR 17/260 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #976A50, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wheat Penny from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #976A50 · 70YR 17/260
Artist'S Copper
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Artist'S Copper Technical Profile
HEX Code#976A50
RGB151, 106, 80
Estimated LRV17.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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#976B53
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#9B6D51
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Ranch Home
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#9B6D50
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#97664E
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#966F57
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Colors That Work With Artist'S Copper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Artist'S Copper
#976A50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A49E76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Artist'S Copper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Artist'S 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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Artist'S Copper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Artist'S Copper have?
Artist'S Copper by PPG 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 Artist'S Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artist'S Copper are Wheat Penny by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sorrel Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Ranch Home by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Artist'S 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 Artist'S Copper?
Artist'S Copper has a estimated lightness value of 17.5, 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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