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Etruscan Bronze

#BB986F

RGB 187, 152, 111 · HSL 32°, 36%, 58% · CMYK 0, 19, 41, 27

Etruscan Bronze is #BB986F in HEX — rgb(187, 152, 111), hsl(32°, 36%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 41%, 27%).

Etruscan Bronze pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 36%, 58%. 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#BB986F

RGB187, 152, 111

HSL32°, 36%, 58%

HSV32°, 41%, 73%

CMYK0, 19, 41, 27

Decimal12294255

CSS RGBrgb(187, 152, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 36%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shelter S12E5

ΔE 1.4 · #B8966B

Benjamin Moore

Baked 1062

ΔE 2 · #B7986D

Sherwin-Williams

Lanyard SW7680

ΔE 2.1 · #C09972

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 2.2 · #BA9873

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 2.5 · #BF9974

Vista Paint

Blonde Shell C-169

ΔE 2.6 · #BD9671

PPG

Tudor Beige 16-17

ΔE 2.6 · #BC946D

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Plan DE6137

ΔE 2.9 · #C19E78

Behr

Baguette MQ2-15

ΔE 3.1 · #B3916B

Valspar

Lariat Tan 3004-7B

ΔE 3.1 · #BE986A

Hallman-Lindsay

Blonde Shell 170

ΔE 3.6 · #BE9673

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 4.4 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.9 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.5 · #B7975E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.2 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 14.4 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#BB986F

#6D91BA

Analogous

#BA706D

#BB986F

#B8BA6D

Triadic

#BB986F

#6DBA96

#966DBA

Split-Complementary

#BB986F

#6DB8BA

#706DBA

Tetradic

#BB986F

#6DBA70

#6D91BA

#BA6DB8

Monochromatic

#61492E

#957046

#BB986F

#D3BCA1

#EBE1D5

Rectangle

#BB986F

#91BA6D

#6D91BA

#966DBA

Compound

#BB986F

#B8BA6D

#6D91BA

#706DBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8AB8A

#D2C0AB

#E3DAD0

Darker

#A3794A

#725331

#43311C

Saturation

#9F9588

#BA966D

#DD994B

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB986F

#ADA26F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB986F

#9F9F75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB986F

#BC9398

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Etruscan 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

#CC9F6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB986F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A493

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.

#577BA4

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: #BB986F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB986F;

CSS Variable

--color-etruscan-bronze: #BB986F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'etruscan-bronze': '#BB986F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB986F] text-[#BB986F]

SCSS

$etruscan-bronze: #BB986F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB986F?

#BB986F is Etruscan Bronze, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB986F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Etruscan Bronze?

Etruscan 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 Etruscan Bronze?

Etruscan 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 Etruscan Bronze?

You can download Etruscan 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 Etruscan Bronze?

The hex code is #BB986F. In RGB it's 187, 152, 111, and in HSL it's 32°, 36%, 58%.

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