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Bronze Tone

2166-30 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 26 · dark

0 black100 white

Color Preview Collection

Benjamin Moore Bronze Tone (2166-30) is a deep orange with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 26. For trim, try Peach Parfait (2175-70).

Room Preview

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Walls:Bronze Tone

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyOrange
LRV25.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#C7773E
RGB199, 119, 62
HSL25°, 55%, 51%

About Bronze Tone

Bronze Tone (2166-30) is a deep, bold orange from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 26, Bronze Tone 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 Bronze Tone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. Next to Buttered Yam (AF-230), it's warmer.

How Bronze Tone changes with the light

Bronze Tone 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Bronze Tone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Bronze Tone will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Bronze Tone can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Bronze Tone will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Bronze Tone in real homes

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Bronze Tone 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

Cavern Clay SW 7701

Closest available · ΔE 10.6

Also close: Persimmon (ΔE 12.2)

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Farrow & Ball

Marmelo No.316

Closest available · ΔE 9.0

Also close: Charlotte's Locks (ΔE 10.9)

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Behr

Mars Red PPU2-11

Closest available · ΔE 12.7

Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 13.9)

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Bronze Tone questions

What undertone does Bronze Tone have?

Bronze Tone has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bronze Tone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Bronze Tone a light or dark color?

Bronze Tone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 25.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Bronze Tone 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 Bronze Tone in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay SW 7701 (closest available, ΔE 10.6); Farrow & Ball: Marmelo No.316 (closest available, ΔE 9.0); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 12.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Bronze Tone?

Try Peach Parfait (2175-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bronze Tone's undertone.

Where does Bronze Tone work best?

Bronze Tone works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 26, Bronze Tone 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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