Copper Brown 8004 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #8E402A, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cajun Red from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E402A · 8004
Copper Brown
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Copper Brown Technical Profile
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Copper Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Copper Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALCopper Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCajun Red
Cajun Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rustic Rouge
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Majestic Ridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toasted Chestnut
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cinnamon Brandy
Behr
Very similar
April Love
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Very similar
Burled Redwood
PPG
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cherry Cola
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fahrenheit
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Copper Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Copper Brown
#8E402A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C864F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Copper Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Copper Brown 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Copper Brown.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Copper Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Copper Brown have?
Copper Brown by RAL 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 Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Copper Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Copper Brown are Cajun Red by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rustic Rouge by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Majestic Ridge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Copper Brown'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 Brown?
Copper Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Copper Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.