Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A28668, estimated 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.
Behr · #A28668 · HDC-NT-28
Soft Bronze
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Bronze Technical Profile
HEX Code#A28668
RGB162, 134, 104
Estimated LRV25.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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#A08568
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Colors That Work With Soft Bronze
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Bronze are Mudslide by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Gentle Fawn by PPG (a close digital match), Crumbling Cork by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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