NEUTRALS

Urbane Bronze

#54504A

RGB 84, 80, 74 · HSL 36°, 6%, 31% · CMYK 0, 5, 12, 67

Urbane Bronze is #54504A in HEX — rgb(84, 80, 74), hsl(36°, 6%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 67%).

Urbane Bronze pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 36°, 6%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#54504A

RGB84, 80, 74

HSL36°, 6%, 31%

HSV36°, 12%, 33%

CMYK0, 5, 12, 67

Decimal5525578

CSS RGBrgb(84, 80, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 6%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Urbane Bronze SW7048

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dragon's 1547

ΔE 1 · #56524B

Behr

Underground N200-7

ΔE 1.1 · #525049

Valspar

Dark Oasis 6011-4

ΔE 1.5 · #535149

Hallman-Lindsay

Sturgis Gray historic-sturgis-gray

ΔE 1.7 · #57544D

Dulux

Grey Cabin SG6H7

ΔE 1.8 · #58544F

Vista Paint

Sturgis Gray C-1435

ΔE 2.1 · #57554F

Dunn-Edwards

Black Jack DE6371

ΔE 2.3 · #51504D

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 2.5 · #4E4F48

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 2.7 · #504A43

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 3.8 · #574C49

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 4 · #4C514A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.4 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 4.8 · #4D4746

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5 · #575757

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.2 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#54504A

#4A4E54

Analogous

#544B4A

#54504A

#53544A

Triadic

#54504A

#4A5450

#504A54

Split-Complementary

#54504A

#4A5354

#4B4A54

Tetradic

#54504A

#4A544B

#4A4E54

#544A53

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#2B2926

#54504A

#7C776E

#A29D96

Rectangle

#54504A

#4E544A

#4A4E54

#504A54

Compound

#54504A

#53544A

#4A4E54

#4B4A54

Variations

Lighter

#79746B

#9B9790

#C4C2BF

Darker

#43403B

#2E2C29

#1B1A18

Saturation

#504F4E

#54504A

#795725

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.01:1

AAA

vs Black

2.62:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#54504A

#53514A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#54504A

#51514B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#54504A

#544F50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Urbane Bronze gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7E6953

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#54504A

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6E77

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#324054

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #54504A;

CSS — background

background-color: #54504A;

CSS Variable

--color-urbane-bronze: #54504A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'urbane-bronze': '#54504A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#54504A] text-[#54504A]

SCSS

$urbane-bronze: #54504A;

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#564E48 · ΔE 1.9

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#504A45 · ΔE 2.6

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#524F44 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #54504A?

#54504A is Urbane Bronze, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #54504A warm or cool?

Urbane Bronze reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Urbane Bronze?

Urbane Bronze works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Urbane Bronze?

Urbane Bronze pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Urbane Bronze?

You can download Urbane 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 Urbane Bronze?

The hex code is #54504A. In RGB it's 84, 80, 74, and in HSL it's 36°, 6%, 31%.

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