Bronze
Also known as: Brown Butter , Hornet Yellow , Murder Mustard , Falafel
Bronze is what happens when brown turns rich and vivid. The effect is warm and rustic, made for 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bronze
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.89:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.40:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bronze background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bronze
Bronze with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bronze
Bronze triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Bronze : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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