Chivalry Copper
Chivalry Copper is a versatile Orange from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 13 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#D4966E
LRV
36.94
Chivalry Copper's Color Strip
Chivalry Copper is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Windswept Canyon and Armagnac. The strip spans from Sweet Orange at the lightest end to Copper Mountain at the deepest. Strip 126 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Chivalry Copper in Real Rooms
Chivalry Copper has a medium-high LRV of 36.94 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, misc, front door, bathroom and kitchen cabinets.
8 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Chivalry Copper in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Bedside walls glow warmly in Chivalry Copper.
@wallsmadenew
1 Living Room Photo
Chivalry Copper anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Living room accent wall commands attention in Chivalry Copper.
@mountainstandardpainting
1 Misc Photo
Chivalry Copper shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Wall finish in warm Chivalry Copper brings sophistication.
@joaniesinthegarden
1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Chivalry Copper rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
Entry door makes a dramatic statement in Chivalry Copper.
@aliciatankersley_
1 Bathroom Photo
Chivalry Copper is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Vanity walls gain warmth and character in Chivalry Copper.
@sparrowhawktx
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
The depth of Chivalry Copper on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Warm copper tones bring depth to these kitchen cabinets with Chivalry Copper.
@groundupc
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 37, Intricate Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 37, Modern Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 37 vs 22, Chivalry Copper is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 37, Intricate Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Fame Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (37 vs 33) makes Chivalry Copper the marginally brighter of the two.
Windswept Canyon reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (42 vs 37) makes Inventive Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Chivalry Copper reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 15), opening up a space where Smoky Blue encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 37, Upward is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 37 vs 25, Chivalry Copper is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 37 vs 15, Chivalry Copper is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 58 vs 37, Sleepy Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (37 vs 30) makes Chivalry Copper the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Quaint Peche reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 37), opening up a space where Chivalry Copper encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 37, Romance is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 37, Interactive Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 9-point LRV gap (46 vs 37) makes New Colonial Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
At LRV 37 vs 20, Chivalry Copper is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (37 vs 33) makes Chivalry Copper the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 37 vs 23, Chivalry Copper is decisively the brighter choice.
Chivalry Copper reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Chivalry Copper reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 22), opening up a space where Determined Orange encloses it.