Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Bronco Brown |
| SKU | PPG15-03 |
| Hex | #AD8761 |
| RGB | 173, 135, 97 |
| HSL | 30°, 32%, 53% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About PPG / Glidden Bronco Brown
Bronco Brown sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Bronco Brown is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Bronco Brown within PPG / Glidden'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 #AD8761 in HSL space. Pair Bronco Brown 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.
PPG / Glidden Bronco Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bronco Brown 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 PPG / Glidden PPG15-03 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bronco Brown
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bronco Brown is Yearling (SW 7725) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yearling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bronco Brown
At Behr, the closest color to Bronco Brown is Cardamom (PMD-51) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cardamom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bronco Brown
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gingersnaps (1063), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bronco Brown without repainting risk. See the full Gingersnaps swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bronco Brown
At Valspar, the closest color to Bronco Brown is River Oak (3004-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.1 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Oak swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bronco Brown
The closest Glidden equivalent of Bronco Brown is Bronco Brown (PPG15-03). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Bronco Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Bronco Brown swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bronco Brown
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Toned Honey (214-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bronco Brown without repainting risk. See the full Toned Honey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bronco Brown
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bronco Brown is Tranquil Tan (HGSW 3163) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bronco Brown
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Bronco Brown is Dark Sepia (DE6138). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Dark Sepia and you'll get the same color. See the full Dark Sepia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bronco Brown
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Bronco Brown is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bronco Brown
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bronco Brown. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bronco Brown
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bronco Brown is Rich Oak (0268) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bronco Brown
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bronco Brown is Safari Sun (0248) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Safari Sun swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bronco Brown
Rodda's nearest match is Madrona (CA102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bronco Brown without repainting risk. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bronco Brown
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bronco Brown is Doubloon (C2-632) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Doubloon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bronco Brown
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bronco Brown is Safari Sun (0248) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Safari Sun swatch →