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Superior Bronze

#786957

RGB 120, 105, 87 · HSL 33°, 16%, 41% · CMYK 0, 13, 27, 53

Superior Bronze is #786957 in HEX — rgb(120, 105, 87), hsl(33°, 16%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 27%, 53%).

Superior Bronze pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 16%, 41%. 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#786957

RGB120, 105, 87

HSL33°, 16%, 41%

HSV33°, 27%, 47%

CMYK0, 13, 27, 53

Decimal7891287

CSS RGBrgb(120, 105, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 16%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Superior Bronze SW6152

Exact match

Dulux

Irrigation S15C7

ΔE 1.4 · #776A56

Vista Paint

CrËme de Caramel K-937

ΔE 1.4 · #7A6B57

Behr

Whiskey Barrel N230-6

ΔE 1.4 · #766955

Valspar

Treetrunk 3009-10

ΔE 1.8 · #77695A

PPG

Curlew 1021-6 · 15-21

ΔE 1.9 · #766859

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 2.4 · #726454

Hallman-Lindsay

Portobello historic-portobello

ΔE 2.4 · #7D6E5E

Benjamin Moore

Fallen 994

ΔE 2.5 · #7C6D5E

Dunn-Edwards

Ancient Earth DE6217

ΔE 2.5 · #746550

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 3.7 · #746D5A

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 3.9 · #6D6552

Kilz

Cocoa Truffle LM210

ΔE 3.9 · #7D6A5E

IKEA

IKEA162 162

ΔE 4.4 · #7F6F63

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8 · #66665A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.7 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#786957

#586779

Analogous

#795958

#786957

#787958

Triadic

#786957

#58796A

#6A5879

Split-Complementary

#786957

#587879

#595879

Tetradic

#786957

#587959

#586779

#795878

Monochromatic

#211C18

#4D4338

#786957

#A1917D

#C1B6A9

Rectangle

#786957

#677958

#586779

#6A5879

Compound

#786957

#787958

#586779

#595879

Variations

Lighter

#9A8973

#B1A698

#D0CBC4

Darker

#625546

#443B2F

#28221B

Saturation

#6E6964

#796A58

#A56F2C

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

5.31:1

vs Black

3.96:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#786957

#726D57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#786957

#6C6C5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#786957

#796769

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Superior 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

#997B5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#786957

Daylight 5500K

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

#878081

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.

#43576F

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: #786957;

CSS — background

background-color: #786957;

CSS Variable

--color-superior-bronze: #786957;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'superior-bronze': '#786957' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#786957] text-[#786957]

SCSS

$superior-bronze: #786957;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #786957?

#786957 is Superior Bronze, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #786957 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Superior Bronze?

Superior 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 Superior Bronze?

Superior 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 Superior Bronze?

You can download Superior 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 Superior Bronze?

The hex code is #786957. In RGB it's 120, 105, 87, and in HSL it's 33°, 16%, 41%.

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