Ref. #6C584F · MP20189
Corinthian Bronze Met.
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Corinthian Bronze Met. Technical Profile
What color is Corinthian Bronze Met.? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #6C584F. Colors similar to Corinthian Bronze Met. include Benjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown, Valspar Boston Legacy, Benjamin Moore Cup O Java. Corinthian Bronze Met. has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Corinthian Bronze Met. creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Corinthian Bronze Met. pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Corinthian Bronze Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Wood Grain Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Boston Legacy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Library Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Roast
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caramelized Walnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Chocolate Chunk
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bison
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Corinthian Bronze Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Corinthian Bronze Met.
#6C584F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F865F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Corinthian Bronze Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Corinthian Bronze Met. 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Corinthian Bronze Met..
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Corinthian Bronze Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Corinthian Bronze Met. have?
Corinthian Bronze Met. by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Corinthian Bronze Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Wood Grain Brown by Benjamin Moore (#69564E), Boston Legacy by Valspar (#6B5950), Cup O Java by Benjamin Moore (#6B554D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Corinthian Bronze Met.?
Corinthian Bronze Met. has an LRV of 10.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Corinthian Bronze Met.'s neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.