Ref. #B16A37 · 7709
Copper Pot
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Copper Pot Technical Profile
What color is Copper Pot? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #B16A37. Colors similar to Copper Pot include Vista Paint Orange Ballad, Colorhouse Wood .02, PPG Mincemeat. Copper Pot has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Copper Pot creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Copper Pot
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Copper Pot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Copper Pot
#B16A37
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1AB6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Copper Pot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Copper Pot 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Copper Pot.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Copper Pot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Copper Pot have?
Copper Pot by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Copper Pot from other brands?
The closest matches are Orange Ballad by Vista Paint (#B26C3E), Wood .02 by Colorhouse (#B2683A), Mincemeat by PPG (#B66A3C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Copper Pot?
Copper Pot has an LRV of 19.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Copper Pot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.