Soft Copper Orange 80YR 48/274 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3B08E, 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.
Ref. #E3B08E · 80YR 48/274
Soft Copper Orange
49%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Copper Orange Technical Profile
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Soft Copper Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Copper Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Copper Orange
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPale Ginger
Pale Ginger
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bedtime Story
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bedtime Story
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandbar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Casabella
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fresh Praline
Behr
Nearly identical
Oakley Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Orange Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Copper Orange
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Soft Copper Orange.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Copper Orange in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Bedtime Story by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bedtime Story by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Copper Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.