Colors that go with copper
Copper (#B87333) is a medium, moderately saturated orange. Colors that go well with copper include Haddock’s Sweater (#3378B8), Super Rare Jade (#33B8B5), Pesto Rosso (#B83336), Pesto (#B8B533), Turtle Warrior (#33B873). For a safe, polished look, pair copper with a soft off-white like #FEF3EA and a deep neutral like #25170C; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #3378B8.
Best colors to pair with copper
- ComplementaryHaddock’s Sweater #3378B8
Opposite copper on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
- Split complementarySuper Rare Jade #33B8B5
Sits next to copper's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
- AnalogousPesto Rosso #B83336
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with copper for calm, cohesive designs.
- AnalogousPesto #B8B533
The neighbour on the other side of copper — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
- TriadicTurtle Warrior #33B873
One third of the way around the wheel from copper: vibrant but balanced.
- Light neutralWhat’s Left #FEF3EA
An off-white with a hint of copper — an easy background that never feels stark.
- Dark neutralNoir Mystique #25170C
A deep, copper-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
- GrayChorus of Elephants #8F8883
A warm-or-cool gray matched to copper for borders, captions and secondary UI.
Copper color palettes
Each palette keeps #B87333 in the middle; open one in the generator to tweak it.
- 372315FBEBA6B8733382402AE6918BAnalogous Copper palette
- 281102724200B873336992BC7CD0FFComplementary Copper palette
- FFC997314F90B87333D98C43003138Split complementary Copper palette
- 3A1A007E4A00B8733350B9ACFAF7FFTriadic Copper palette
- F5C5A1ECA160B87333714B243B1E02Monochromatic Copper palette
- 9ED1EE70A4DAB873337A46005F2E00Balanced Copper palette
From our palette library
Text and backgrounds with copper
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FAQ
What colors go with copper?
Haddock’s Sweater (#3378B8), Super Rare Jade (#33B8B5), Pesto Rosso (#B83336), Pesto (#B8B533), Turtle Warrior (#33B873) go well with copper. Neutrals such as #FEF3EA and #25170C are the easiest companions, and #3378B8 adds bold contrast as its complementary color.
What is the complementary color of copper?
The complementary color of copper (#B87333) is #3378B8 (Haddock’s Sweater), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.
What neutral colors go with copper?
Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight copper tint, such as #FEF3EA and #8F8883, plus a deep near-black like #25170C. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.
What text color should I use on copper?
Black text on #B87333 has a contrast ratio of 5.54:1 (good). For copper text, use a background like #000000 (5.54:1, good).
Is copper a warm or cool color?
Copper is a warm color in the orange family.