RAL Classic Copper brown RAL 8004

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Copper brown for exterior (6 photos)
RAL Classic Copper brown reviews (4 photos)
What are RAL Classic Copper brown undertones?
Is Copper brown RAL 8004 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Copper brown
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Copper brown RAL 8004
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	RAL 8004
Name:	Copper brown
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Copper brown?

RAL Classic Copper brown RAL 8004 is a deep, earthy brown with a clear red-copper cast. Its #8D4931 value gives it substantial depth, so it reads strongest on larger surfaces and in rooms with good natural light. In sunlight, the warm reddish notes become more noticeable; under dimmer or cooler artificial light, this shade can appear darker and more grounded. Copper brown suits exterior doors, window frames, brick-adjacent details, and cabinetry where a rich, substantial color is wanted. Pair it with warm off-whites, muted clay tones, charcoal, or natural oak, leather, and aged metal finishes.

Copper brown for exterior (6 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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RAL Classic Copper brown reviews (4 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are RAL Classic Copper brown undertones?

Copper brown is a midtone, soft earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

HEX value:

#8D4931

RGB code:

141, 73, 49

Is RAL Classic Copper brown cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 16° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

RAL 8004 Copper brown HSL code: 16, 48%, 37%

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

How light temperature affects Copper brown

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Copper brown:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Darker shades

RAL 8004
Copper brown

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Copper brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as RAL Classic Granite grey and Pigeon blue.

RAL 8004
Copper brown

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LRV of Copper brown

Copper brown has an LRV of 13.54% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 13.54%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#8D4931
RGB Decimal	141, 73, 49
RGB Percent	55.29%, 28.63%, 19.22%
HSV	Hue: 16° Saturation: 65.25% Value: 55.29%
HSL	hsl(16, 48, 37)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 48.23 Yellow: 65.25 Key: 44.71
YIQ	Y: 90.596 I: 48.233 Q: 6.916
XYZ	X: 13.922 Y: 10.651 Z: 4.228
CIE Lab	L:38.986 a:26.559 b:27.081
CIE Luv	L:38.986 u:51.175 v:23.32
Decimal	9259313
Hunter Lab	32.636, 19.035, 15.165