Best Bronze 6160 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5D513E, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Footlocker from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D513E · 6160
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9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Best Bronze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Best Bronze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBest Bronze
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyOld Footlocker
Old Footlocker
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Friar's Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Pilot Rock
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nightfall
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Char Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Treemoss
Behr
Very similar
Midnight Forest
Valspar
Very similar
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Black Bread
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Best Bronze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Best Bronze
#5D513E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#777C52
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Best Bronze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Best 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Best 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.
Best Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Best Bronze have?
Best Bronze by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Best Bronze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Best Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Best Bronze are Old Footlocker by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Friar's Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Pilot Rock by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Best 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 Best Bronze?
Best Bronze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Best Bronze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.