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Sturdy Bronze

#BC9A81

RGB 188, 154, 129 · HSL 25°, 31%, 62% · CMYK 0, 18, 31, 26

Sturdy Bronze is #BC9A81 in HEX — rgb(188, 154, 129), hsl(25°, 31%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 31%, 26%).

Sturdy Bronze pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 31%, 62%. 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#BC9A81

RGB188, 154, 129

HSL25°, 31%, 62%

HSV25°, 31%, 74%

CMYK0, 18, 31, 26

Decimal12360321

CSS RGBrgb(188, 154, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 31%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sturdy Bronze 3001-7C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dark CSP-320

ΔE 1.8 · #BA9C83

Dulux

Coffee Clay S10E4

ΔE 1.9 · #B7977C

Behr

Key To The City MQ2-3

ΔE 1.9 · #B9987C

Vista Paint

Earthy Tan K-1035

ΔE 2.3 · #BE9B7E

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 2.6 · #BA947B

Sherwin-Williams

Canoe SW7724

ΔE 2.7 · #B7987B

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 2.7 · #B4977F

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailored Tan 239

ΔE 3.3 · #BD9D7E

Dunn-Edwards

Wooded Acre DE6130

ΔE 3.9 · #B59B7E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.5 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.6 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6.9 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 7.1 · #B49D8D

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.8 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#BC9A81

#80A3BC

Analogous

#BC8085

#BC9A81

#BCB780

Triadic

#BC9A81

#80BC99

#9980BC

Split-Complementary

#BC9A81

#80BCB7

#8085BC

Tetradic

#BC9A81

#85BC80

#80A3BC

#B780BC

Monochromatic

#6B4D38

#9D7253

#BC9A81

#D7C1B2

#F1EAE4

Rectangle

#BC9A81

#A3BC80

#80A3BC

#9980BC

Compound

#BC9A81

#BCB780

#80A3BC

#8085BC

Variations

Lighter

#CAAD99

#D4C2B6

#E4DCD6

Darker

#A87855

#755239

#453021

Saturation

#A79D95

#BC9980

#DE945F

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9A81

#ADA581

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9A81

#A0A085

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9A81

#BC979B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sturdy 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

#CCA07C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9A81

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA5A0

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.

#678CA6

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: #BC9A81;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9A81;

CSS Variable

--color-sturdy-bronze: #BC9A81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sturdy-bronze': '#BC9A81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9A81] text-[#BC9A81]

SCSS

$sturdy-bronze: #BC9A81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9A81?

#BC9A81 is Sturdy Bronze, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9A81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sturdy Bronze?

Sturdy 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 Sturdy Bronze?

Sturdy 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 Sturdy Bronze?

You can download Sturdy 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 Sturdy Bronze?

The hex code is #BC9A81. In RGB it's 188, 154, 129, and in HSL it's 25°, 31%, 62%.

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