Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. As copper is the main constituent brass is generally classified as a copper alloy. The color of brass varies from dark reddish brown to light silvery yellow. Color depends on the amount of zinc present, more the amount of zinc present, lighter is the color. Brass is stronger and harder than copper. Unlacquered brass is more attractive than brass with deteriorated lacquer. Even if polishing is not conducted freshly polished brass is similar to gold in appearance. Diydoorfurniture.com is online supplier of polished brass door handles.