ColorplanBenjamin Moore Copper Kettle (1218) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 17. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) and Farrow & Ball Marmelo (No.316). For trim, try Shell Pink (883).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 17.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9C664B |
| RGB | 156, 102, 75 |
| HSL | 20°, 35%, 45% |
About Copper Kettle
Copper Kettle (1218) is a very dark, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 17, Copper Kettle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Copper Kettle's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Ten Gallon Hat (1210), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Copper Kettle changes with the light
Copper Kettle has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Copper Kettle's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Copper Kettle will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Copper Kettle can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Copper Kettle will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Copper Kettle in real homes
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Copper Kettle equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.6
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Copper Kettle questions
What undertone does Copper Kettle have?
Copper Kettle has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Copper Kettle's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Copper Kettle a light or dark color?
Copper Kettle has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Copper Kettle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Copper Kettle in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay SW 7701 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Marmelo No.316 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 9.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Copper Kettle?
Try Shell Pink (883) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Copper Kettle's undertone.
Where does Copper Kettle work best?
Copper Kettle works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 17, Copper Kettle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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