Behr

Timeless Copper

S200-6

Timeless Copper lands as a muted clay copper, more weathered leather than shiny penny. The brown base settles it. Use it where warmth needs weight, like a library wall, powder room vanity, or painted stair risers.

In bright afternoon light, the terracotta note comes forward; under warm bulbs it turns softer and earthier. Pair it with creamy white trim and dark bronze hardware, then sample in sheen because satin will show the red more clearly.

Color Codes

HEX
#976d59
RGB Decimal
151, 109, 89
RGB Percent
59.2%, 42.7%, 34.9%
HSL
19.4, 25.8%, 47.1%
HSV
19.4, 41.1%, 59.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 27.8%, 41.1%, 40.8%
YIQ
119.3, 31.5, 2.6
XYZ
20.03, 18.24, 11.92
CIE Lab
49.78, 14.02, 17.76
CIE Luv
49.78, 29.43, 19.44
Hunter Lab
42.71, 11.64, 11.96
Decimal
9923929

Timeless Copper in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Timeless Copper under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Timeless Copper under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

19°

Red Family

Lightness

47%

Medium

Saturation

26%

Muted

LRV

45.7
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes