Artist'S Copper 70YR 17/260 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #976A50, 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.
Ref. #976A50 · 70YR 17/260
Artist'S Copper
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Artist'S Copper Technical Profile
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Artist'S Copper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Artist'S Copper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGArtist'S Copper
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWheat Penny
Wheat Penny
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sorrel Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Ranch Home
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sienna Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Maplewood
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Maple Sugar
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cavern Sand
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Artist'S Copper
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Artist'S Copper.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Artist'S Copper in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Sorrel Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Ranch Home by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Artist'S Copper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.