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Bronze
Bronze
#8A7968Click to copy
Bronze Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(138, 121, 104)Copy
HSLhsl(30, 14%, 47%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(30, 25%, 54%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 46%)Copy
Bronze Color Schemes
Complementary
#8A7968
Click to copy#68798A
Click to copyAnalogous
#8A6868
Click to copy#8A8A68
Click to copySplit Complementary
#688A8A
Click to copy#68688A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#8A7968
Click to copy#ACACAC
Click to copy#DFDFDF
Click to copy#50463C
Click to copy#161310
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBronze WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
4.19 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.02 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.84 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.02 : 1
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Bronze Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Bronze Color Introduction
Definition
Bronze (HEX #8A7968) has the RGB value rgb(138, 121, 104), the HSL value hsl(30°, 14%, 47%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 46%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Bronze is #68798A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #8A6868 and #8A8A68 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#688A8A, #68688A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Bronze uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Bronze has a contrast ratio of 4.19:1 against white and 5.02:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Bronze has a lightness of 47% and a saturation of 14%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A metallic color with an oxidized texture and a strong vintage feel, matching Baroque art’s pursuit of a sense of history.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Bronze tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Bronze is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Bronze Featured In
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