Antique Bronze 217 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C39B4E, 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.
Ref. #C39B4E · 217
Antique Bronze
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Antique Bronze Technical Profile
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Antique Bronze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antique Bronze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAntique Bronze
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWhere Buffalo Roam
Where Buffalo Roam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Alchemy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Donegal Tweed
Behr
Nearly identical
Amaretto Sours
PPG
Very similar
Botanica Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Gable Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Ripe Banana
Valspar
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Bronze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Bronze
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Antique Bronze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Antique 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Antique Bronze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Bronze are Where Buffalo Roam by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Alchemy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Donegal Tweed by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antique Bronze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.