BROWNS

Metallic Bronze

#554A3C

RGB 85, 74, 60 · HSL 34°, 17%, 28% · CMYK 0, 13, 29, 67

Metallic Bronze is #554A3C in HEX — rgb(85, 74, 60), hsl(34°, 17%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 29%, 67%).

Metallic Bronze pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 34°, 17%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#554A3C

RGB85, 74, 60

HSL34°, 17%, 28%

HSV34°, 29%, 33%

CMYK0, 13, 29, 67

Decimal5589564

CSS RGBrgb(85, 74, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 17%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Otter 2137-10

ΔE 0.9 · #55493A

Dulux

Tree Hollow S13C9

ΔE 0.9 · #55493A

Sherwin-Williams

Enduring Bronze SW7055

ΔE 1.2 · #554C3E

PPG

Afternoon Tea 1023-7

ΔE 1.7 · #594E40

Vista Paint

Brown Suede C-220

ΔE 1.7 · #584D3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Shadow 445

ΔE 2.1 · #514A3D

Behr

Cavalry Brown N220-7

ΔE 2.4 · #514B3C

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 3.3 · #57463A

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 3.6 · #595244

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 3.7 · #53453C

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 4.4 · #5E4F46

RAL

Yellow Olive 6014

ΔE 5.8 · #47402E

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 6.4 · #624A3E

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 7 · #574C49

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 7.1 · #5B4631

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 7.6 · #534644

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#554A3C

#3B4654

Analogous

#543D3B

#554A3C

#52543B

Triadic

#554A3C

#3B5449

#493B54

Split-Complementary

#554A3C

#3B5254

#3D3B54

Tetradic

#554A3C

#3B543D

#3B4654

#543B52

Monochromatic

#0F0D0B

#27221C

#554A3C

#80705B

#A69682

Rectangle

#554A3C

#46543B

#3B4654

#493B54

Compound

#554A3C

#52543B

#3B4654

#3D3B54

Variations

Lighter

#7F6F5A

#A19381

#C6C0B7

Darker

#433A2F

#2F2820

#1B1712

Saturation

#4B4844

#54493B

#714D1E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.64:1

AAA

vs Black

2.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#554A3C

#514D3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#554A3C

#4C4C3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#554A3C

#56484A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Metallic Bronze grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#7F6448

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#554A3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C696C

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.

#2E3B4C

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: #554A3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #554A3C;

CSS Variable

--color-metallic-bronze: #554A3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metallic-bronze': '#554A3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#554A3C] text-[#554A3C]

SCSS

$metallic-bronze: #554A3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #554A3C?

#554A3C is Metallic Bronze, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #554A3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metallic Bronze?

Metallic Bronze works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Metallic Bronze?

Metallic Bronze pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Metallic Bronze?

You can download Metallic 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 Metallic Bronze?

The hex code is #554A3C. In RGB it's 85, 74, 60, and in HSL it's 34°, 17%, 28%.

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