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Copper Trail

31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Copper Trail 1066-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C18978, LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ginger Rose from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Copper Trail Technical Profile

HEX Code#C18978
RGB193, 137, 120
LRV30.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandPPG

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Copper Trail in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Copper Trail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGCopper Trail
Nearly identical
BehrGinger Rose

Ginger Rose

Behr

Nearly identical

Western Pink

Valspar

Nearly identical

Smoked Salmon

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Baked Cinnamon

Kilz

Nearly identical

Roycroft Rose

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Amber Wood

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Secluded Canyon

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Simmering Ridge

Vista Paint

Very similar

Simmering Ridge

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Very similar

Red Earth

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Clay .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Copper Trail

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Copper Trail

#C18978

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B0A482

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Copper Trail

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ginger Rose

Complement

Sea Serenade

Copper Trail Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

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Tabasco

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Birch

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sticky Note Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Copper Trail.

Frosted Copper

PPG · 70YR 33/287

#C89273

Pompeii Clay

PPG · 60YR 33/287

#CC9077

Light Autumn Brown

PPG · 90YR 31/227

#B79274

Honey Graham

PPG · 1069-5

#BC886A

Dusty Terra Cotta

PPG · 60YR 29/318

#C48368

Madeira Rose

PPG · 10YR 27/323

#C87975

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rocky Cliff

Vista Paint · 8632

#DC9886

Fireside

Behr · S-G-720

#593237

Timeless Copper

Behr · S200-6

#8C5E51

Andes Ash

Hirshfield's · 0127

#C1A097

Charming Cherry

Dunn-Edwards · DE5074

#FF90A2

Holly Berry

Behr · ECC-10-3

#9B494A

Copper Trail — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Copper Trail have?
Copper Trail by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Copper Trail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Copper Trail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Copper Trail are Ginger Rose by Behr (a near-identical match), Western Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match), Smoked Salmon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Copper Trail'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 Copper Trail?
Copper Trail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.6, 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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