Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze 1217

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Official page:Suntan Bronze 1217
Code:1217
Name:Suntan Bronze
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze?

Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze 1217 is a medium-depth earthy brown with clear warm clay and terracotta leanings. Its muted saturation keeps the color grounded rather than bright, giving walls a sun-baked, mineral-like presence. In direct daylight, the warm orange-brown notes become more noticeable, while lower light can make it read as a deeper, dustier bronze. Use Suntan Bronze in dining rooms, entryways, or on an accent wall where its warmth can anchor pale cream trim and natural wood. It also pairs well with aged brass, oatmeal textiles, cognac leather, and soft olive accents.

Suntan Bronze for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Suntan Bronze for living room (7 photos)

Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space

Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze living room interior
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Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze cozy living room
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Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze living room walls
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Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze living room
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Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze japandi interior
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Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze living room
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Benjamin Moore 1217 for bathroom (2 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm mid-tone red real bathrooms.

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Benjamin Moore 1217 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze reviews (9 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze wall
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Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze kitchen backsplash
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What are Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze undertones?

Suntan Bronze is a midtone, soft caramel orange. The HEX sample leans orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

HEX value:

#B67D5E

RGB code:

182, 125, 94

Is Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 21° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.

1217 Suntan Bronze HSL code: 21, 38%, 54%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Suntan Bronze

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange-redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange-yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Suntan Bronze:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Suntan Bronze with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 201, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

LRV of Suntan Bronze

Suntan Bronze has an LRV of 25.52% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 25.52%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

FormatCode
HEX#B67D5E
RGB Decimal182, 125, 94
RGB Percent71.37%, 49.02%, 36.86%
HSVHue: 21° Saturation: 48.35% Value: 71.37%
HSLhsl(21, 38, 54)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 31.32 Yellow: 48.35 Key: 28.63
YIQY: 138.509 I: 43.928 Q: 2.41
XYZX: 28.647 Y: 25.423 Z: 13.985
CIE LabL:57.485 a:18.489 b:25.789
CIE LuvL:57.485 u:41.627 v:28.347
Decimal11959646
Hunter Lab50.421, 13.178, 18.85

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