ColorplanBenjamin Moore Antique Bronze (217) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 35. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Colonial Cream (OC-77).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 35.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C29A4D |
| RGB | 194, 154, 77 |
| HSL | 39°, 49%, 53% |
About Antique Bronze
Antique Bronze (217) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 35, Antique Bronze absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Antique Bronze's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Autumn Gold (2152-30), it's warmer.
How Antique Bronze changes with the light
Antique Bronze has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Antique Bronze's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Antique Bronze will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Antique Bronze can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Antique Bronze will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Antique Bronze in real homes
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Antique Bronze equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.8
Also close: Latte (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.1
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 12.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Antique Bronze questions
What undertone does Antique Bronze have?
Antique Bronze has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Antique Bronze's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Antique Bronze a light or dark color?
Antique Bronze has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Antique Bronze absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Antique Bronze in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 11.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Antique Bronze?
Try Colonial Cream (OC-77) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Antique Bronze's undertone.
Where does Antique Bronze work best?
Antique Bronze works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 35, Antique Bronze absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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