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American Bronze

#391802

RGB 57, 24, 2 · HSL 24°, 93%, 12% · CMYK 0, 58, 96, 78

American Bronze is #391802 in HEX — rgb(57, 24, 2), hsl(24°, 93%, 12%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 96%, 78%).

American Bronze pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 93%, 12%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#391802

RGB57, 24, 2

HSL24°, 93%, 12%

HSV24°, 96%, 22%

CMYK0, 58, 96, 78

Decimal3741698

CSS RGBrgb(57, 24, 2)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 93%, 12%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 8.8 · #4F2318

Sherwin-Williams

Polished Mahogany SW2838

ΔE 11.7 · #432722

RAL

Mahogany Brown 8016

ΔE 12.9 · #4C2F27

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 14 · #563529

Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse CW-165

ΔE 16.5 · #51392E

Behr

Brown Eyes S-G-740

ΔE 16.7 · #543231

Vista Paint

Jeff's Java K-1112

ΔE 18.2 · #523C32

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 18.7 · #563135

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 19.3 · #633D38

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 19.5 · #473633

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 20 · #67272A

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 20.6 · #683839

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 21.7 · #6B443D

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 21.8 · #6C483A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 22.6 · #583F40

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 23.3 · #5D3B42

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#391802

#02243B

Analogous

#3B0208

#391802

#3B3502

Triadic

#391802

#023B19

#19023B

Split-Complementary

#391802

#023B35

#02083B

Tetradic

#391802

#083B02

#02243B

#35023B

Monochromatic

#190A01

#391802

#853805

#CF5707

Rectangle

#391802

#243B02

#02243B

#19023B

Compound

#391802

#3B3502

#02243B

#02083B

Variations

Lighter

#923D05

#D86519

#E4A67D

Darker

#301401

#220D00

#140800

Saturation

#271D16

#3B1902

#3C1901

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

16.09:1

AAA

vs Black

1.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#391802

#2B2600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#391802

#202006

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#391802

#39171A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

American Bronze reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#6A3F1D

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#391802

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#574441

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#0A3552

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #391802;

CSS — background

background-color: #391802;

CSS Variable

--color-american-bronze: #391802;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'american-bronze': '#391802' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#391802] text-[#391802]

SCSS

$american-bronze: #391802;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #391802?

#391802 is American Bronze, a near-black orange with a warm undertone.

Is #391802 warm or cool?

American Bronze reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with American Bronze?

American Bronze works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with American Bronze?

American Bronze pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download American Bronze?

You can download American Bronze on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for American Bronze?

The hex code is #391802. In RGB it's 57, 24, 2, and in HSL it's 24°, 93%, 12%.

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