Soft Copper Orange 80YR 48/274 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3B08E, estimated LRV 49 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Ginger from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E3B08E · 80YR 48/274
Soft Copper Orange
49%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Copper Orange Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3B08E
RGB227, 176, 142
Estimated LRV49.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Soft Copper Orange
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#E6B18E
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Bedtime Story
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#E1B090
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Bedtime Story
Vista Paint
#E0B08F
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Sandbar
Valspar
#E3B091
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Casabella
Benjamin Moore
#DDAB87
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Sherwin-Williams
#E0B392
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Behr
#ECB693
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#E0B695
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Colors That Work With Soft Copper Orange
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Copper Orange
#E3B08E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BEB774
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Copper Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Copper Orange 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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Soft Copper Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Copper Orange have?
Soft Copper Orange by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Soft Copper Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Copper Orange are Pale Ginger by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Bedtime Story by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Bedtime Story by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Copper Orange'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 Soft Copper Orange?
Soft Copper Orange has a estimated lightness value of 49.3, 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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