BROWNS

Status Bronze

#5C4D3C

RGB 92, 77, 60 · HSL 32°, 21%, 30% · CMYK 0, 16, 35, 64

Status Bronze is #5C4D3C in HEX — rgb(92, 77, 60), hsl(32°, 21%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 35%, 64%).

Status Bronze pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 32°, 21%, 30%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#5C4D3C

RGB92, 77, 60

HSL32°, 21%, 30%

HSV32°, 35%, 36%

CMYK0, 16, 35, 64

Decimal6049084

CSS RGBrgb(92, 77, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 21%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Status Bronze SW7034

Exact match

Behr

Rustic Tobacco N230-7

ΔE 0.4 · #5B4C3B

Vista Paint

Coffee Connoisseur K-1176

ΔE 1.4 · #5E4E3F

Dulux

Beggar S14D9

ΔE 1.4 · #5A4C39

PPG

Pumpernickel 15-22

ΔE 2.2 · #625141

Benjamin Moore

Ferret 2108-10

ΔE 2.2 · #5E4C3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Brown Suede 221

ΔE 2.6 · #5B4F41

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 3.9 · #675544

Kilz

Coffee Grounds LL110

ΔE 4 · #57463A

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 4.7 · #595244

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 5 · #5B4631

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 5.1 · #5E4F46

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 5.1 · #624A3E

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 6.7 · #6A5D4D

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 7.5 · #645850

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.6 · #726454

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

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

#5C4D3C

#3C4B5D

Analogous

#5D3E3C

#5C4D3C

#5B5D3C

Triadic

#5C4D3C

#3C5D4E

#4E3C5D

Split-Complementary

#5C4D3C

#3C5B5D

#3E3C5D

Tetradic

#5C4D3C

#3C5D3E

#3C4B5D

#5D3C5B

Monochromatic

#0F0D0A

#2E271E

#5C4D3C

#8B745B

#AE9A84

Rectangle

#5C4D3C

#4B5D3C

#3C4B5D

#4E3C5D

Compound

#5C4D3C

#5B5D3C

#3C4B5D

#3E3C5D

Variations

Lighter

#887259

#A79581

#CAC1B7

Darker

#4B3E30

#342B20

#1E1913

Saturation

#514D48

#5D4E3C

#7B501E

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

8.13:1

AAA

vs Black

2.58:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C4D3C

#56513C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C4D3C

#50503F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C4D3C

#5D4B4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Status 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

#846648

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C4D3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#726B6C

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#314051

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: #5C4D3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C4D3C;

CSS Variable

--color-status-bronze: #5C4D3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'status-bronze': '#5C4D3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C4D3C] text-[#5C4D3C]

SCSS

$status-bronze: #5C4D3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C4D3C?

#5C4D3C is Status Bronze, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #5C4D3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Status Bronze?

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

What colors pair well with Status Bronze?

Status 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 Status Bronze?

You can download Status 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 Status Bronze?

The hex code is #5C4D3C. In RGB it's 92, 77, 60, and in HSL it's 32°, 21%, 30%.

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