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Classic Bronze

#6D624E

RGB 109, 98, 78 · HSL 39°, 17%, 37% · CMYK 0, 10, 28, 57

Classic Bronze is #6D624E in HEX — rgb(109, 98, 78), hsl(39°, 17%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 28%, 57%).

Classic Bronze pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 17%, 37%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#6D624E

RGB109, 98, 78

HSL39°, 17%, 37%

HSV39°, 28%, 43%

CMYK0, 10, 28, 57

Decimal7168590

CSS RGBrgb(109, 98, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 17%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Prairie Foliage 6008-2C

ΔE 1.2 · #6D6250

Behr

Peat HDC-AC-15

ΔE 1.2 · #6E634D

Dulux

Eagle Wing SN3C8

ΔE 1.6 · #706351

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 1.8 · #6D6552

Hallman-Lindsay

Hannover Hills 228

ΔE 2.1 · #685D4A

Benjamin Moore

Hope CSP-1050

ΔE 2.3 · #6D5E4B

Dunn-Edwards

Treasure Chest DE6224

ΔE 2.4 · #726854

Vista Paint

Monk's Cloth C-219

ΔE 2.4 · #6C6151

PPG

Lemur 1101-7

ΔE 2.7 · #695F4F

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 2.9 · #726454

Sherwin-Williams

Smokehouse SW7040

ΔE 3.3 · #716354

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 3.6 · #676450

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 3.6 · #66624B

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 4.6 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.1 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.8 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#6D624E

#4E5A6E

Analogous

#6E534E

#6D624E

#6A6E4E

Triadic

#6D624E

#4E6E63

#634E6E

Split-Complementary

#6D624E

#4E6A6E

#534E6E

Tetradic

#6D624E

#4E6E53

#4E5A6E

#6E4E6A

Monochromatic

#15130F

#423B2F

#6D624E

#998B70

#B9AF9D

Rectangle

#6D624E

#5A6E4E

#4E5A6E

#634E6E

Compound

#6D624E

#6A6E4E

#4E5A6E

#534E6E

Variations

Lighter

#948569

#ADA391

#CDC9C0

Darker

#59503E

#3E372A

#242018

Saturation

#63605A

#6E634E

#966F27

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

5.99:1

vs Black

3.51:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6D624E

#69644E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D624E

#646451

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D624E

#6E5F62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Classic 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

#917656

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D624E

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E7B7A

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.

#3C4A64

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: #6D624E;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D624E;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-bronze: #6D624E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-bronze': '#6D624E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D624E] text-[#6D624E]

SCSS

$classic-bronze: #6D624E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D624E?

#6D624E is Classic Bronze, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #6D624E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Bronze?

Classic 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 Classic Bronze?

Classic 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 Classic Bronze?

You can download Classic 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 Classic Bronze?

The hex code is #6D624E. In RGB it's 109, 98, 78, and in HSL it's 39°, 17%, 37%.

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