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Molten Bronze

#C69C04

RGB 198, 156, 4 · HSL 47°, 96%, 40% · CMYK 0, 21, 98, 22

Molten Bronze is #C69C04 in HEX — rgb(198, 156, 4), hsl(47°, 96%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 98%, 22%).

Molten Bronze pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 96%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C69C04

RGB198, 156, 4

HSL47°, 96%, 40%

HSV47°, 98%, 78%

CMYK0, 21, 98, 22

Decimal13016068

CSS RGBrgb(198, 156, 4)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 96%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Leisure S-H-360

ΔE 3.9 · #BD9609

Dunn-Edwards

Mustard Seed DE5426

ΔE 6.6 · #C69F26

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 7 · #CBA901

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 8.5 · #DA9E19

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 8.5 · #D6AC34

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 8.7 · #D6AE01

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 8.8 · #CEA02F

PPG

Grass Daisy 1215-6

ΔE 9.2 · #CEB02A

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 9.8 · #BC911F

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 11.5 · #CEAB3B

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 16.9 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 17.3 · #DBB651

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 17.6 · #FECA43

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 19.4 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 19.4 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C69C04

#042FC8

Analogous

#C83C04

#C69C04

#90C804

Triadic

#C69C04

#04C89D

#9D04C8

Split-Complementary

#C69C04

#0490C8

#3C04C8

Tetradic

#C69C04

#04C83C

#042FC8

#C80490

Monochromatic

#322701

#7D6203

#C69C04

#FACB1E

#FCDC69

Rectangle

#C69C04

#2FC804

#042FC8

#9D04C8

Compound

#C69C04

#90C804

#042FC8

#3C04C8

Variations

Lighter

#FAC70F

#EECE58

#EDDEA5

Darker

#A38000

#705800

#413300

Saturation

#837749

#C89D04

#CA9F02

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C69C04

#B8A600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C69C04

#A4A43B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C69C04

#C9919B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Molten Bronze brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D4A21E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C69C04

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1A742

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#112F9C

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: #C69C04;

CSS — background

background-color: #C69C04;

CSS Variable

--color-molten-bronze: #C69C04;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'molten-bronze': '#C69C04' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C69C04] text-[#C69C04]

SCSS

$molten-bronze: #C69C04;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C69C04?

#C69C04 is Molten Bronze, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C69C04 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Molten Bronze?

Molten Bronze works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Molten Bronze?

Molten Bronze pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Molten Bronze?

You can download Molten 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 Molten Bronze?

The hex code is #C69C04. In RGB it's 198, 156, 4, and in HSL it's 47°, 96%, 40%.

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