Bronzed Orange DE5179 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D78A6C, LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Balcony Sunset from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D78A6C · DE5179
Bronzed Orange
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bronzed Orange Technical Profile
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Bronzed Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bronzed Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBronzed Orange
Nearly identical
BehrBalcony Sunset
Balcony Sunset
Behr
Nearly identical
New Terra Cotta
PPG
Nearly identical
Indian Curry
Kilz
Nearly identical
San Antonio Rose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Exotic Melon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Subdued Sienna
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rosy Pashmina
Valspar
Very similar
Sunset Mesa
Vista Paint
Very similar
Summer Memory
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bronzed Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bronzed Orange
#D78A6C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCAD76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bronzed Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bronzed Orange 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Bronzed Orange.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bronzed Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bronzed Orange have?
Bronzed Orange by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bronzed Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bronzed Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bronzed Orange are Balcony Sunset by Behr (a near-identical match), New Terra Cotta by PPG (a near-identical match), Indian Curry by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bronzed Orange'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 Bronzed Orange?
Bronzed Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bronzed Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.