Olympic Bronze PPU4-17 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9A724B, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fort Sumner Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9A724B · PPU4-17
Olympic Bronze
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Olympic Bronze Technical Profile
HEX Code#9A724B
RGB154, 114, 75
Estimated LRV19.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Olympic Bronze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olympic Bronze
#9A724B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4A474
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olympic Bronze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olympic Bronze Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Olympic Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olympic Bronze have?
Olympic Bronze by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Olympic Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olympic Bronze are Fort Sumner Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Greenfield Pumpkin by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Aged Whisky by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Olympic Bronze's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Olympic Bronze?
Olympic Bronze has a estimated lightness value of 19.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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