Cool Copper 1088-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AD8458, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gladstone Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AD8458 · 1088-6
Cool Copper
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cool Copper Technical Profile
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Cool Copper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Copper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCool Copper
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGladstone Tan
Gladstone Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Toned Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dark Sepia
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
African Desert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chamois
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gold Plated
Behr
Very similar
Rich Oak
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leather Satchel
Valspar
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Copper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Copper
#AD8458
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Copper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool 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 Cool 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.
Cool Copper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Copper have?
Cool 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 Cool Copper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Copper are Gladstone Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Etruscan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Toned Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Copper?
Cool Copper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Copper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.