Antique Bronze 217 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C39B4E, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Where Buffalo Roam from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C39B4E · 217
Antique Bronze
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Antique Bronze Technical Profile
HEX Code#C39B4E
RGB195, 155, 78
Estimated LRV35.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Antique Bronze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Bronze
#C39B4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Bronze
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Bronze Room Palettes
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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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Antique Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Bronze have?
Antique Bronze by Benjamin Moore 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 Antique Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Bronze are Where Buffalo Roam by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Alchemy by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Donegal Tweed by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Antique 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 Antique Bronze?
Antique Bronze has a estimated lightness value of 35.6, 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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