Ref. #9A724B · PPU4-17
Olympic Bronze
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Olympic Bronze Technical Profile
What color is Olympic Bronze? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9A724B. Colors similar to Olympic Bronze include Benjamin Moore Greenfield Pumpkin, Benjamin Moore Fort Sumner Tan, Sherwin-Williams Renwick Golden Oak. Olympic Bronze has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Olympic Bronze creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Olympic Bronze pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Olympic Bronze
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Greenfield Pumpkin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Glove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Autumn Bark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Glove
Vista Paint
Very similar
Autumn Surprise
Valspar
Very similar
Titian Gold Met.
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olympic Bronze
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Olympic Bronze.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olympic Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olympic Bronze have?
Olympic Bronze by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Olympic Bronze from other brands?
The closest matches are Greenfield Pumpkin by Benjamin Moore (#9C724A), Fort Sumner Tan by Benjamin Moore (#9C724A), Renwick Golden Oak by Sherwin-Williams (#96724C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Olympic Bronze?
Olympic Bronze has an LRV of 19.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olympic Bronze's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.