Bronze
Also known as: Brown Butter, Hornet Yellow, Murder Mustard, Falafel
Expect warm and rustic associations from Bronze — a rich brown well suited to leather goods and autumn design. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.40:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Bronze color codes
- HEX
- #A87900
- RGB
- rgb(168, 121, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(168, 121, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(43, 100%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(43, 100%, 66%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 28%, 100%, 34%)
- LAB
- lab(54.5 12.7 60.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.7% 0.125 81.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgoldenrod#B8860B · ΔE 4.8
- RAL 1027 — Curry#A77F0E · ΔE 2.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Bronze works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bronze
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bronze by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.89:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.40:1
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Best text color on a Bronze background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bronze
Bronze with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bronze
Bronze triad
Similar colors
- Falafel#AA7711 · ΔE 2.1
- Chai Tea#A97B2D · ΔE 4.1
- Arrowwood#B3861E · ΔE 4.5
- Puma#96711C · ΔE 5.3
- Honey#AE8934 · ΔE 6.1
- Rich Gold#AA8833 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bronze is closest to Marina.
Bronze FAQs
What color is Bronze?
Bronze is a dark brown with the hex code #A87900. In HSL terms it has a hue of 43°, 100% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bronze?
The hex code for Bronze is #A87900. In RGB it's rgb(168, 121, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 28%, 100%, 34%).
What colors go well with Bronze?
Bronze pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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