Suntan Bronze 1217 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B77E5F, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramel Apple from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B77E5F · 1217
Suntan Bronze
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Suntan Bronze Technical Profile
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Suntan Bronze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Suntan 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 MooreSuntan Bronze
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCaramel Apple
Caramel Apple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Terra Cotta Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pecan
Behr
Very similar
Spiced Cider
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Desert Varnish
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Autumn’s Hill
Vista Paint
Very similar
Capuccino
PPG
Very similar
Autumn's Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Nutmeg Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Suntan Bronze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Suntan Bronze
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0A982
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Suntan Bronze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Suntan 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 Suntan 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.
Suntan Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Suntan Bronze have?
Suntan Bronze by Benjamin Moore 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 Suntan Bronze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Suntan Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Suntan Bronze are Caramel Apple by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Terra Cotta Trail by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pecan by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Suntan 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 Suntan Bronze?
Suntan Bronze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Suntan Bronze's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.