Copper

HEX: #B87333 | Modern Palette

On White
3.79:1
FAIL
On Black
5.54:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#B87333
RGB
184, 115, 51
HSL
28°, 56% ,46%
CMYK
0, 38, 72, 28

About Copper

Copper (#B87333) is a color with RGB(184, 115, 51) and HSL(28.9°, 56.6%, 46.1%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #3378B8, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #33B873 and #7333B8. The name comes from cuprum (Latin).

  • HEX: #B87333
  • RGB: 184, 115, 51
  • HSL: 28.9°, 56.6%, 46.1%
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Logo
  • Complementary color: #3378B8
  • Triadic colors: #33B873, #7333B8
  • The name comes from cuprum (Latin).

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Color Palettes

Copper #B87333 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Copper #B87333 pairs with #3378B8 as its complementary color, and #33B873 and #7333B8 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Copper #B87333 moves from dark #140C06 tones through the base color to lighter #F9F2EB tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Logo

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #8C8C2D
Protanopia #7D7D34
Tritanopia #BB6D6D
Achromatopsia #838383

Frequently Asked Questions

Copper (#B87333) is a color with RGB(184, 115, 51) and HSL(28.9°, 56.6%, 46.1%).

#B87333 pairs strongly with #3378B8 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#B87333 is suitable for Text, Button, Logo and works well with Warm styles.

The name Copper is linked to cuprum from Latin, meaning metal from Cyprus.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word cuprum
Meaning metal from Cyprus
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Ancient

History

Copper has been used by humans for at least 10,000 years, making it one of the first metals ever utilized. Its malleability and ductility allowed early humans to fashion tools, weapons, and ornaments. The name 'copper' derives from the Latin 'cuprum', which itself comes from 'Cyprium aes', meaning 'metal of Cyprus', as the island of Cyprus was a major source of copper in ancient times. The Bronze Age, a significant period in human history, was defined by the widespread use of bronze, an alloy primarily of copper and tin. Copper's excellent electrical conductivity led to its extensive use in wiring and electronics starting in the 19th century.

First Recorded Use

Circa 3000 BC (as a distinct metal, though used earlier)

Cultural Associations

Associated with the goddess Aphrodite/Venus in Roman mythology, due to its origin from Cyprus (Aphrodite's birthplace). Often symbolizes love, balance, and artistic creativity. Used in various ancient cultures for coinage, jewelry, and religious artifacts. In alchemy, copper was represented by the symbol of Venus (♀).

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #B87333;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #B87333;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #B87333;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #B87333,
        #3378B8
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #B87333,
        #3378B8
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$copper: #B87333;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$copper-r: 184;
$copper-g: 115;
$copper-b: 51;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $copper;
    color: rgba($copper-r, $copper-g, $copper-b, 0.8);
}