Brown
Bronze
Bronze
#CD7F32Click to copy
Bronze Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(205, 127, 50)Copy
HSLhsl(30, 61%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(30, 76%, 80%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 38%, 76%, 20%)Copy
Bronze Color Schemes
Complementary
#CD7F32
Click to copy#3280CD
Click to copyAnalogous
#CD3232
Click to copy#CDCD32
Click to copySplit Complementary
#32CDCC
Click to copy#3233CD
Click to copyMonochromatic
#CD7F32
Click to copy#D6B28F
Click to copy#F1E5DA
Click to copy#7B4C1E
Click to copy#29190A
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
3.14 : 1
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Black background #000000
6.68 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.88 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.02 : 1
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Bronze Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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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 #CD7F32) has the RGB value rgb(205, 127, 50), the HSL value hsl(30°, 61%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 38%, 76%, 20%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Bronze is #3280CD, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CD3232 and #CDCC32 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#32CDCC, #3232CD) 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 3.14:1 against white and 6.68:1 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 50% and a saturation of 61%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A resilient metallic sheen.
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
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
