Bronco Brown 15-03 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AE8661, 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.
Ref. #AE8661 · 15-03
Bronco Brown
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bronco Brown Technical Profile
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Bronco Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bronco Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBronco Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDark Sepia
Dark Sepia
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gleaming Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cardamom
Behr
Nearly identical
Safari Sun
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rustic Charm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toned Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Almond Roca
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warm Apple Crisp
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caramelized
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bronco Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Bronco Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bronco Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bronco Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bronco Brown are Dark Sepia by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gleaming Tan by Valspar (a near-identical match), Leather Satchel by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bronco Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.