Bronze
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A metallic-brown shade, bronze is similar to its metal alloy namesake. The color is associated with security, strength, and growth. The hex code for bronze is #cd7f32.
About Bronze
Old brass left out in the yard
What does bronze mean?
Bronze often calls to mind aged metal, autumn harvests, and the warm sheen of old coins and trophies. Its low saturation and medium darkness make it feel settled and mellow, like a room lit by late afternoon sun.
Where you see bronze
- brass cabinet knobs
- wheat stubble in october
- leather satchels
- old picture frames
- roasted poultry skin
- varnished wooden chairs
What it works for
This color works well for leather goods, packaging with a handmade feel, and warm accent walls in dim rooms.
What colors go with bronze?
Plum #8e4585The deep purple sits opposite on the wheel, so both colors read richer together.Cream #fffdd0A soft neutral lifts the darkness of bronze without cooling it down.Slate #708090The cool gray-blue tames the warmth and keeps the pair from feeling heavy.Forest Green #154406Olive and dark green share an earthy base, so they blend instead of clash.Dusty Rose #b56f76The muted pink warms the olive side while staying just as quiet.Navy #000080Dark blue gives this mellow gold a sharp, classic edge.
Questions about Bronze
What is the hex code for Bronze?
Bronze is #a87900. In RGB that is rgb(168, 121, 0), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 100%, 34%.
Is Bronze readable on white or black?
Bronze has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.