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Bronze is a shade of brown that represents the metal alloy bronze.

What color is Bronze?

Bronze color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bronze is #CD7F32, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 127, 50).

In the RGB color model, Bronze has a red value of 205, a green value of 127, and a blue value of 50. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.0% magenta, 75.6% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.8° (degrees), 60.8 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bronze has a hue of 29.8° (degrees), 75.6 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Bronze is cool or warm?

The color Bronze is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Bronze? (For interior and product design)

Bronze has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Bronze

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of Bronze with dark and light Color





Is Bronze Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Bronze meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Bronze color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 127, 50)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
127 (49.8%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.05%
Yellow
75.61%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(29.81deg, 60.8 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
29.81°
Saturation
60.78 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(109, 123, 45)
Red
109 (42.8%)
Yellow
123 (48.1%)
Blue
45 (17.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.81°
Saturation
75.61 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 29.81°

W: 19.61 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 33.34

Y : 28.39

Z : 6.74

YXY

Y1 : 28.39

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 50.20%

Y : 80.39%


LRV

~ 28.4 %

Munsell Color System

6.7YR 5.9/9.4

CIE-Lab

L : 60.24

A : 24.02

B : 52.33

CIE-Lch

L : 60.24

C : 57.58

H : 65.34

CIE-Luv

L : 60.24

U : 62.93

V : 50.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.28

A : 18.46

B : 29.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bronze


Here are the colors similar to Bronze . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#CC7722
Ochre
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C3732A
Neon Brown
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Bronze color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bronze to Pantone PMS


#D38235
PANTONE 7412 C
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#C67D30
PANTONE 7571 C
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#CD7925
PANTONE 7565 C
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#D3832B
PANTONE 7570 C
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)


RAL Design


Bronze color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bronze to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Bronze color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bronze to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Bronze color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bronze to British Standard 4800


#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#DC6E00
BS 08-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#D76B00
BS 06-D-43 - Kalahari
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Bronze color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bronze to RAL Classic


#DA6E00
RAL 2000 - Yellow Orange
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#E26E0E
RAL 2011 - Deep Orange
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#E88C00
RAL 1007 - Daffodil Yellow
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)




Paint similar to Bronze


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bronze . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Bronze color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bronze to Benjamin Moore


#CC7F2D
Pumpkin Blush (2156-20)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#CD8341
Golden Harvest (2157-20)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C58240
Amber (168)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C57B3A
Golden Dunes (2157-10)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bronze color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bronze to Sherwin Williams


#D28233
Marigold (SW 6664)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#D28240
Amber Wave (SW 6657)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#C6884A
Tassel (SW 6369)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Bronze color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bronze to Dunn-Edwards


#D28239
Flame (DE 5237)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#D4823C
Clay Terrace (DE 5229)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#CE8544
Melted Copper (DE 5244)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#D48C46
Cognac (DET 464)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Bronze color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bronze to PPG Paints


#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#CC8149
Gingerbread (PPG1201-6)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#CE7639
Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Valspar


Bronze color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bronze to Valspar


#C3813D
Fancy Suede (3010-5)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#D7873F
Hazelnut Coffee (3001-3A)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#D48A43
Jack O' (P085)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#D58B3D
Hint of Caramel (V049-5)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Behr


Bronze color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bronze to Behr


#CA884B
Golden Pumpkin (M240-7)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C77B42
Rumba Orange (M230-7)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#D2864E
Flaming Torch (PPU3-03)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Bronze - #CD7F32 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



CD7F32
Bronze

3280CD
Steel Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Bronze - #CD7F32?

Color that best contrast with Bronze - #CD7F32 is #3280CD, color name is Steel Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Bronze - #CD7F32?

Complementary or Opposite color for Bronze - #CD7F32 is #3280CD, color name is Steel Blue*.





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