Antique Bronze

HEX: #665D1E | Modern Palette

On White
6.67:1
PASS
On Black
3.15:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#665D1E
RGB
102, 93, 30
HSL
52°, 70% ,40%
CMYK
0, 8.82, 70.59, 60

About Antique Bronze

Antique Bronze (#665D1E) is a color with RGB(102, 93, 30) and HSL(52.5°, 70.59%, 40%). It is commonly associated with Energetic moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #1E2766, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #1E665D and #5D1E66. The name comes from Antique Bronze (English).

  • HEX: #665D1E
  • RGB: 102, 93, 30
  • HSL: 52.5°, 70.59%, 40%
  • Mood: Energetic
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #1E2766
  • Triadic colors: #1E665D, #5D1E66
  • The name comes from Antique Bronze (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #665D1E from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #60601D
Protanopia #5E5E1E
Tritanopia #6B5858
Achromatopsia #5C5C5C

Frequently Asked Questions

Antique Bronze (#665D1E) is a color with RGB(102, 93, 30) and HSL(52.5°, 70.59%, 40%).

#665D1E pairs strongly with #1E2766 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#665D1E is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#665D1E is commonly associated with Energetic.

The name Antique Bronze is linked to Antique Bronze from English, meaning A color resembling aged bronze, often with a brownish-gold or dark metallic appearance..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Antique Bronze
Meaning A color resembling aged bronze, often with a brownish-gold or dark metallic appearance.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

Bronze, an alloy primarily of copper and tin, has been used for millennia, dating back to the Bronze Age (around 3300 BC). Its natural aging process, called patination, results in a range of colors from reddish-brown to dark brown, often with green or blue tints depending on environmental factors. The term 'antique bronze' specifically refers to this aged, often darker and less lustrous, appearance. As a color name, it became popular in interior design, fashion, and product finishing to evoke a sense of history, richness, and classic elegance.

First Recorded Use

The specific color name 'Antique Bronze' likely emerged as a descriptor for finishes and paints in the late 19th or early 20th century, coinciding with industrial advancements in metallurgy and decorative arts. The concept of 'bronze' as a color, however, dates back to antiquity with the material itself.

Cultural Associations

The color 'Antique Bronze' is often associated with durability, heritage, and classicism. It is frequently used in traditional and vintage-inspired designs, representing a connection to the past and a sense of enduring quality. It can evoke feelings of warmth, stability, and sophistication. In many cultures, bronze artifacts hold significant historical and artistic value, further cementing the material's and thus the color's association with preciousness and legacy.

Similar Named Colors
Field Drab #6C541E ΔE 6.61
Army Green #4B5320 ΔE 8.26
Bronze Yellow #737000 ΔE 8.52
Spanish Bistre #807532 ΔE 9.15

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #665D1E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #665D1E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #665D1E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #665D1E,
        #1E30AE
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #665D1E,
        #1E30AE
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$antique-bronze: #665D1E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$antique-bronze-r: 102;
$antique-bronze-g: 93;
$antique-bronze-b: 30;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $antique-bronze;
    color: rgba($antique-bronze-r, $antique-bronze-g, $antique-bronze-b, 0.8);
}