Frosted Copper 70YR 33/287 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C89273, LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adobe Bricks from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C89273 · 70YR 33/287
Frosted Copper
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Frosted Copper Technical Profile
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Frosted Copper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frosted Copper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFrosted Copper
Nearly identical
KilzAdobe Bricks
Adobe Bricks
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ferrous
Behr
Nearly identical
Peanut Brittle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Greek Amber
Valspar
Nearly identical
Money Tree
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Portrait Tone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tawny Amber
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Frontenac
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frosted Copper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frosted Copper
#C89273
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4AC7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frosted Copper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frosted 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 Frosted Copper.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frosted Copper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frosted Copper have?
Frosted Copper by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Frosted Copper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frosted Copper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frosted Copper are Adobe Bricks by Kilz (a near-identical match), Ferrous by Behr (a near-identical match), Peanut Brittle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frosted 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 Frosted Copper?
Frosted Copper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.1, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Frosted Copper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.