Protégé Bronze 6153 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #66543E, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bottle Neck from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #66543E · 6153
Protégé Bronze
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Protégé Bronze Technical Profile
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Protégé Bronze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Protégé 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-WilliamsProtégé Bronze
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBottle Neck
Bottle Neck
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nightfall
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hickory Grove
Behr
Nearly identical
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Rich Mocha
PPG
Very similar
Black Heath
Vista Paint
Very similar
Log Cabin
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Midnight Forest
Valspar
Very similar
Hope Chest
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Visible difference
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Protégé Bronze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Protégé Bronze
#66543E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F8156
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Protégé Bronze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Protégé 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 Protégé 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.
Protégé Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Protégé Bronze have?
Protégé 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 Protégé Bronze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Protégé Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Protégé Bronze are Bottle Neck by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Nightfall by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Hickory Grove by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Protégé 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 Protégé Bronze?
Protégé Bronze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Protégé Bronze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.