Copper Hide 2005-5B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BD8865, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Potters Clay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BD8865 · 2005-5B
Copper Hide
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Copper Hide Technical Profile
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Copper Hide in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Copper Hide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCopper Hide
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePotters Clay
Potters Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Applesauce Cake
Behr
Nearly identical
Capuccino
PPG
Nearly identical
Peace of Mind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peace of Mind
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oak Creek
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Topaz Gemstone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Foxtail
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Spiced Apricot
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Copper Hide
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Copper Hide
#BD8865
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1AC81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Copper Hide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Copper Hide 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Copper Hide.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Copper Hide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Copper Hide have?
Copper Hide by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Copper Hide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Copper Hide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Copper Hide are Potters Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Applesauce Cake by Behr (a near-identical match), Capuccino by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Copper Hide'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 Hide?
Copper Hide has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.4, 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
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 Hide's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.