#85754E

Color Profile: #85754E

Common Name: Metallic Bronze

RGB: (133, 117, 78)

HSL: (41°, 25%, 41%)

Contrast vs White: 5.3, AA Pass

Contrast vs Black: 13.4, AA Pass

Mood:
A warm, earthy tone with a metallic sheen. This color exudes sophistication, often seen as a symbol of timeless elegance and tradition. It’s popular in art, design, and industrial applications, offering a subtle, yet bold visual presence that evokes luxury and steadiness. Its subtle golden undertones suggest a touch of refinement, making it a choice for upscale environments and classic design schemes.

Close Named Matches:

• Pantone Metallics: #85754E (Exact match)
• Australian Standard AS2700 - Avocado: #7A784B (ΔE=6.98)
• Benjamin Moore - Aged Bronze: #806D47 (ΔE=3.27)
• Munsell Color System - 5Y 5/4: #8D7548 (ΔE=5.32)

Why Designers Use It:
This color is often used for creating a sense of balance and warmth, without overwhelming a design. Its subtle metallic nature gives it a timeless appeal, making it an excellent choice for both classic and contemporary settings. Designers use it to create depth and dimension in interiors, especially in textiles, coatings, and high-end furniture. It’s also popular in automotive designs, especially for detailing, and in fashion for evening wear. The earthy undertones tie well with natural materials like wood, stone, and metal, often seen in luxury furniture collections or in products where durability and elegance are key.

As a shade often associated with both antiquity and modern minimalism, it enjoys popularity in European design circles, with noticeable use in the automotive industry for detailing and high-end finishes. It can also be found in military applications, symbolizing strength and resilience. The rich, warm hue also aligns with natural earthy tones, evoking nature and the outdoors.