1218

Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle

Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle 1218 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Copper Kettle paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 1218. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Copper Kettle 1218
Color code:1218
Color name:Copper Kettle
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Copper Kettle for bedroom

  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle bedroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle bedroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Copper Kettle for living room

  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle living room interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle victorian house interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle living room walls
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle japandi interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Red color shade can create a unique space

Copper Kettle for bathroom

  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Copper Kettle on kitchen cabinets

  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle small kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Copper Kettle reviews

  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle wall
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle kitchen backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle modern interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle living room interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Copper Kettle

Copper Kettle 1218 has an LRV of 16.41% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 16.41% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#9C664B

RGB code:

156, 102, 75

Is Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle 1218 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 20° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1218 Copper Kettle HSL code: 20, 35%, 45%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Copper Kettle 1218 vs Mayflower Red HC-49

Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.

Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle 1218 vs Benjamin Moore Mayflower Red HC-49Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle 1218
LRV: 16.41%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 17.37%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Copper Kettle 1218 vs Runyon Canyon Tan 1140

We'll help you determine which of these shades will work best in your space.

Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle 1218 vs Benjamin Moore Runyon Canyon Tan 1140Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle 1218
LRV: 16.41%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 18.27%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

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HEX#9C664Bcopy color code
RGB Decimal156, 102, 75copy color code
RGB Percent61.18%, 40.00%, 29.41%copy color code
HSVHue: 20° Saturation: 51.92% Value: 61.18%copy color code
HSLhsl(20, 35, 45)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 34.62 Yellow: 51.92 Key: 38.82copy color code
YIQY: 115.068 I: 40.855 Q: 3.021copy color code
XYZX: 19.733 Y: 17.08 Z: 8.912copy color code
CIE LabL:48.361 a:18.646 b:24.13copy color code
CIE LuvL:48.361 u:39.569 v:24.862copy color code
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Hunter lab41.328, 12.902, 16.144copy color code
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