BROWNS

Bronze

#A87900

RGB 168, 121, 0 · HSL 43°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 0, 28, 100, 34

Bronze is #A87900 in HEX — rgb(168, 121, 0), hsl(43°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 100%, 34%).

Bronze pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 43°, 100%, 33%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A87900

RGB168, 121, 0

HSL43°, 100%, 33%

HSV43°, 100%, 66%

CMYK0, 28, 100, 34

Decimal11041024

CSS RGBrgb(168, 121, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Burmese Gold S-H-350

ΔE 4.4 · #B08410

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 5.8 · #A98307

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 6.7 · #AF7C20

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 8.7 · #C48919

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 9.3 · #BC911F

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 10.1 · #BB852F

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 11.2 · #BF8D35

Vista Paint

Yellow Warning C-927

ΔE 11.3 · #C39035

Dulux

Oro S15F9

ΔE 11.5 · #C28F36

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 11.5 · #C69035

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 12.7 · #D19431

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.4 · #B97D31

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 13.4 · #C68736

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 16.3 · #DA9A40

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 21 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 22.8 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#A87900

#0030A8

Analogous

#A82400

#A87900

#84A800

Triadic

#A87900

#00A879

#7900A8

Split-Complementary

#A87900

#0084A8

#2400A8

Tetradic

#A87900

#00A824

#0030A8

#A80084

Monochromatic

#1A1200

#5C4200

#A87900

#F5AF00

#FFCA42

Rectangle

#A87900

#30A800

#0030A8

#7900A8

Compound

#A87900

#84A800

#0030A8

#2400A8

Variations

Lighter

#EDAA00

#F0BE41

#EDD599

Darker

#876000

#5D4200

#362700

Saturation

#6D5F3B

#A87900

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

3.89:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.40:1

Deuteranopia

#A87900

#968700

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A87900

#83832C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A87900

#AA7179

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

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

#BD871B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A87900

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB8C3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0E2F81

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: #A87900;

CSS — background

background-color: #A87900;

CSS Variable

--color-bronze: #A87900;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bronze': '#A87900' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A87900] text-[#A87900]

SCSS

$bronze: #A87900;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A87900?

#A87900 is Bronze, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #A87900 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bronze?

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

What colors pair well with Bronze?

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 Bronze?

You can download 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 Bronze?

The hex code is #A87900. In RGB it's 168, 121, 0, and in HSL it's 43°, 100%, 33%.

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