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Bronze Eucalyptus

#AE703B

RGB 174, 112, 59 · HSL 28°, 49%, 46% · CMYK 0, 36, 66, 32

Bronze Eucalyptus is #AE703B in HEX — rgb(174, 112, 59), hsl(28°, 49%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 66%, 32%).

Bronze Eucalyptus pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 49%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AE703B

RGB174, 112, 59

HSL28°, 49%, 46%

HSV28°, 66%, 68%

CMYK0, 36, 66, 32

Decimal11431995

CSS RGBrgb(174, 112, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 49%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bronze Eucalyptus 16-20

Exact match

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 2.5 · #A66B35

Vista Paint

Gold Metal C-997

ΔE 2.6 · #B1763F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Metal 998

ΔE 3.4 · #B17743

Sherwin-Williams

Saucy Gold SW6370

ΔE 3.4 · #B6743B

Benjamin Moore

Byzantine CSP-1075

ΔE 3.7 · #AC7242

Dunn-Edwards

Spice Cake DE5251

ΔE 4.5 · #B87243

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 4.5 · #B6793D

Dulux

Condiment S11F8

ΔE 5.1 · #B97C41

Behr

Roasted Cashew S250-5

ΔE 5.4 · #B07A3F

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 6.3 · #B2683A

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 8 · #A65E2E

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 11.2 · #C27654

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.4 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 12.5 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 18.5 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#AE703B

#3C79AF

Analogous

#AF3C40

#AE703B

#AFAB3C

Triadic

#AE703B

#3CAF71

#713CAF

Split-Complementary

#AE703B

#3CAFAB

#3C40AF

Tetradic

#AE703B

#40AF3C

#3C79AF

#AB3CAF

Monochromatic

#3D2715

#764C28

#AE703B

#CC986B

#E0C0A4

Rectangle

#AE703B

#79AF3C

#3C79AF

#713CAF

Compound

#AE703B

#AFAB3C

#3C79AF

#3C40AF

Variations

Lighter

#C78D5B

#CFAA8A

#DFCEBE

Darker

#8E5B2E

#633E1E

#3B2410

Saturation

#877464

#AF713C

#CD6F1E

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

4.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.18:1

Deuteranopia

#AE703B

#938638

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE703B

#7D7D45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE703B

#AE6B73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bronze Eucalyptus 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

#C28147

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE703B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF866C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3A668D

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: #AE703B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE703B;

CSS Variable

--color-bronze-eucalyptus: #AE703B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bronze-eucalyptus': '#AE703B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE703B] text-[#AE703B]

SCSS

$bronze-eucalyptus: #AE703B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE703B?

#AE703B is Bronze Eucalyptus, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE703B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bronze Eucalyptus?

Bronze Eucalyptus 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 Bronze Eucalyptus?

Bronze Eucalyptus 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 Bronze Eucalyptus?

You can download Bronze Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus?

The hex code is #AE703B. In RGB it's 174, 112, 59, and in HSL it's 28°, 49%, 46%.

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