Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Status Bronze |
| SKU | 280B-7 |
| Hex | #DE7709 |
| RGB | 222, 119, 9 |
| HSL | 31°, 92%, 45% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Status Bronze
Status Bronze sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Status Bronze is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Status Bronze within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DE7709 in HSL space. Pair Status Bronze with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Status Bronze Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Status Bronze from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 280B-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Status Bronze
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Status Bronze. The nearest is Marigold (SW 6664) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marigold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Status Bronze
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Status Bronze. The nearest is 14 Carrots (CSP-1110) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full 14 Carrots swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Status Bronze
The closest Valspar equivalent of Status Bronze is First of Fall (V011-3). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.7 vs 29). If Valspar is your counter, order First of Fall and you'll get the same color. See the full First of Fall swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Status Bronze
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Status Bronze is Candied Orange (210-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Candied Orange swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Status Bronze
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Status Bronze. The nearest is Mexican Spirit (0984) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Status Bronze
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Status Bronze. The nearest is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Status Bronze
Kompozit has no exact twin of Status Bronze. The nearest is Mexican Spirit (0984) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →