Sturdy Bronze 3001-7C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BC9A81, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clouds in My Coffee from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC9A81 · 3001-7C
Sturdy Bronze
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sturdy Bronze Technical Profile
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Sturdy Bronze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sturdy Bronze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSturdy Bronze
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsClouds in My Coffee
Clouds in My Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brownington Court
PPG
Nearly identical
Metallic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Earthy Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Key To The City
Behr
Nearly identical
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
Wickerwork
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tailored Tan
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sturdy Bronze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sturdy Bronze
#BC9A81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sturdy Bronze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sturdy 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sturdy Bronze.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sturdy Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sturdy Bronze have?
Sturdy Bronze by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sturdy Bronze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sturdy Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sturdy Bronze are Clouds in My Coffee by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Brownington Court by PPG (a near-identical match), Metallic Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sturdy 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 Sturdy Bronze?
Sturdy Bronze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sturdy Bronze's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.