Bronzite
R053 · #B89040 · LRV 31 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Thai Curry21
- 2Offbeat Green26
- 3Bronzite31
- 4Honey Tea52
- 5Tuscan Sun60
What Color Is Bronzite, Really?
Bronzite reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Rodda R053 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Bronzite
Bronzite is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
How Lighting Changes Bronzite
Bronzite sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Most complaints about Bronzite are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Rodda R053 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Different GoldSW 6396 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.2 | 32 | Color page → |
| Behr | TurmericM290-7 · Behr | 2.6 | 31 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Aztec Yellow2152-20 · Benjamin Moore | 0.9 | 31 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Spontaneous SprigV055-5 · Valspar | 1.9 | 32.6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | ObsessionPPG1108-7 · Glidden | 4.7 | 31 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Plank Road319-6DB · Dutch Boy | 2.2 | 32 | Color page → |
Similar Rodda Colors
The nearest shades to Bronzite within Rodda's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B89040 in HSL space. Pair Bronzite with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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