ORANGES

Bronze Storm

#BC8040

RGB 188, 128, 64 · HSL 31°, 49%, 49% · CMYK 0, 32, 66, 26

Bronze Storm is #BC8040 in HEX — rgb(188, 128, 64), hsl(31°, 49%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 66%, 26%).

Bronze Storm pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 49%, 49%. 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#BC8040

RGB188, 128, 64

HSL31°, 49%, 49%

HSV31°, 66%, 74%

CMYK0, 32, 66, 26

Decimal12353600

CSS RGBrgb(188, 128, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 49%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Gold DE5300

ΔE 1.3 · #BC8143

Benjamin Moore

Dried 2158-10

ΔE 1.6 · #BF803F

Vista Paint

Beeswax Candle C-990

ΔE 1.8 · #BC7D3D

Sherwin-Williams

Butterscotch SW6377

ΔE 1.9 · #B67D3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Beeswax Candle 991

ΔE 2.5 · #BF7E41

Dulux

Condiment S11F8

ΔE 2.7 · #B97C41

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 3.1 · #B6793D

Behr

Toffee Tart M250-6

ΔE 4.4 · #BE8138

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 5.3 · #C27F38

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 5.7 · #C08A4F

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 5.9 · #B97D31

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 6.8 · #CF8744

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 9.8 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 10.7 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.6 · #CB9E59

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 13.3 · #955F20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#BC8040

#407BBA

Analogous

#BA4240

#BC8040

#B8BA40

Triadic

#BC8040

#40BA7F

#7F40BA

Split-Complementary

#BC8040

#40B8BA

#4240BA

Tetradic

#BC8040

#40BA42

#407BBA

#BA40B8

Monochromatic

#483119

#81582C

#BC8040

#D0A576

#E4CAAF

Rectangle

#BC8040

#7BBA40

#407BBA

#7F40BA

Compound

#BC8040

#B8BA40

#407BBA

#4240BA

Variations

Lighter

#CA9964

#D1B290

#E1D2C2

Darker

#976631

#6A4620

#3F2911

Saturation

#8F7E6B

#BA7F40

#DA8020

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

3.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.30:1

Deuteranopia

#BC8040

#A3953E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC8040

#8D8D4C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC8040

#BD7A82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bronze Storm 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

#CC8D4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC8040

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA926F

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.

#3E6996

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: #BC8040;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC8040;

CSS Variable

--color-bronze-storm: #BC8040;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bronze-storm': '#BC8040' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC8040] text-[#BC8040]

SCSS

$bronze-storm: #BC8040;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC8040?

#BC8040 is Bronze Storm, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BC8040 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bronze Storm?

Bronze Storm 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 Storm?

Bronze Storm 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 Storm?

You can download Bronze Storm 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 Storm?

The hex code is #BC8040. In RGB it's 188, 128, 64, and in HSL it's 31°, 49%, 49%.

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