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Bronco Brown

#AE8661

RGB 174, 134, 97 · HSL 29°, 32%, 53% · CMYK 0, 23, 44, 32

Bronco Brown is #AE8661 in HEX — rgb(174, 134, 97), hsl(29°, 32%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 44%, 32%).

Bronco Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 32%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#AE8661

RGB174, 134, 97

HSL29°, 32%, 53%

HSV29°, 44%, 68%

CMYK0, 23, 44, 32

Decimal11437665

CSS RGBrgb(174, 134, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 32%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bronco Brown 15-03

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 1.6 · #AC8760

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 1.7 · #AE8964

Valspar

Gleaming Tan 3002-7B

ΔE 1.7 · #B38864

Vista Paint

Rustic Charm K-1034

ΔE 2.4 · #B18B68

Behr

Syrup MQ2-2

ΔE 2.7 · #AF8565

Benjamin Moore

Gingersnaps 1063

ΔE 2.9 · #AB865C

Sherwin-Williams

Almond Roca SW9105

ΔE 2.9 · #A78361

Hallman-Lindsay

Toffee historic-toffee

ΔE 3.1 · #A6845D

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 5 · #A47A5A

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.4 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.6 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 15.4 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AE8661

#6188AE

Analogous

#AE6162

#AE8661

#AEAC61

Triadic

#AE8661

#61AE86

#8661AE

Split-Complementary

#AE8661

#61AEAC

#6162AE

Tetradic

#AE8661

#62AE61

#6188AE

#AC61AE

Monochromatic

#4D3A28

#806042

#AE8661

#C8AD93

#E2D3C6

Rectangle

#AE8661

#88AE61

#6188AE

#8661AE

Compound

#AE8661

#AEAC61

#6188AE

#6162AE

Variations

Lighter

#BE9E80

#CBB6A4

#DED5CC

Darker

#906B48

#644930

#3B2B1B

Saturation

#93877C

#AE8661

#D68538

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

3.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.38:1

Deuteranopia

#AE8661

#9D9360

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE8661

#8E8E67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE8661

#AF8287

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bronco Brown 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

#C29164

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE8661

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF9688

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#547492

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #AE8661;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE8661;

CSS Variable

--color-bronco-brown: #AE8661;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bronco-brown': '#AE8661' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE8661] text-[#AE8661]

SCSS

$bronco-brown: #AE8661;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE8661?

#AE8661 is Bronco Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE8661 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bronco Brown?

Bronco Brown 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 Bronco Brown?

Bronco Brown 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 Bronco Brown?

You can download Bronco Brown 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 Bronco Brown?

The hex code is #AE8661. In RGB it's 174, 134, 97, and in HSL it's 29°, 32%, 53%.

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