Olympic Bronze PPU4-17 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9A724B, 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.
Ref. #9A724B · PPU4-17
Olympic Bronze
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Olympic Bronze Technical Profile
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Olympic Bronze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olympic Bronze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOlympic Bronze
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFort Sumner Tan
Fort Sumner Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aged Whisky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Glove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Glove
Vista Paint
Very similar
Autumn Surprise
Valspar
Very similar
Warm Praline
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Bag
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olympic Bronze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olympic Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olympic Bronze are Fort Sumner Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Greenfield Pumpkin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Aged Whisky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.