Bronco Brown 15-03 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AE8661, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Sepia from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AE8661 · 15-03
Bronco Brown
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bronco Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#AE8661
RGB174, 134, 97
Estimated LRV26.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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#AC8760
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#B38864
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#B1855A
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Almond Roca
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#A78361
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Warm Apple Crisp
Benjamin Moore
#AF8258
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Caramelized
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#AF8D72
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Colors That Work With Bronco Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bronco Brown
#AE8661
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bronco Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bronco Brown 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
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Bronco Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bronco Brown have?
Bronco Brown by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Bronco Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bronco Brown are Dark Sepia by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gleaming Tan by Valspar (a close digital match), Leather Satchel by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bronco Brown'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 Bronco Brown?
Bronco Brown has a estimated lightness value of 26.9, 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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