Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A28668, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mudslide from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A28668 · HDC-NT-28
Soft Bronze
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Bronze Technical Profile
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Soft Bronze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Bronze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Bronze
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMudslide
Mudslide
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gentle Fawn
PPG
Nearly identical
Crumbling Cork
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brown Trout
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Teddy Bear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hillcrest Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Weaver’s Tool
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ginger Root
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Bronze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Bronze
#A28668
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Bronze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 Soft 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.
Soft Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Bronze have?
Soft Bronze by Behr has a neutral 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 Soft Bronze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Bronze are Mudslide by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gentle Fawn by PPG (a near-identical match), Crumbling Cork by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Bronze?
Soft Bronze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Soft Bronze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.