Bronze Yellow

HEX: #737000 | Modern Palette

On White
5.19:1
PASS
On Black
4.05:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#737000
RGB
115, 112, 0
HSL
58°, 100% ,45%
CMYK
0, 2.61, 100, 54.9

About Bronze Yellow

Bronze Yellow (#737000) is a color with RGB(115, 112, 0) and HSL(58.43°, 100%, 45.1%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #000373, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #007370 and #700073. The name comes from Bronze Yellow (English).

  • HEX: #737000
  • RGB: 115, 112, 0
  • HSL: 58.43°, 100%, 45.1%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #000373
  • Triadic colors: #007370, #700073
  • The name comes from Bronze Yellow (English).

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Color Palettes

Bronze Yellow #737000 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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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

Bronze Yellow #737000 pairs with #000373 as its complementary color, and #007370 and #700073 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

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

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Analogous

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

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Triadic

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

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Split-Complementary

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

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Tetradic (Square)

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

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Monochromatic

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

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Bronze Yellow #737000 moves from dark #1A1900 tones through the base color to lighter #FFFEE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #717100
Protanopia #707000
Tritanopia #7A6969
Achromatopsia #6D6D6D

Frequently Asked Questions

Bronze Yellow (#737000) is a color with RGB(115, 112, 0) and HSL(58.43°, 100%, 45.1%).

#737000 pairs strongly with #000373 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#737000 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#737000 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Bronze Yellow is linked to Bronze Yellow from English, meaning A yellow color with a brownish or metallic bronze undertone..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Bronze Yellow
Meaning A yellow color with a brownish or metallic bronze undertone.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

The concept of 'bronze' as a color has existed for centuries, referring to the metallic alloy and its characteristic brownish-gold sheen. 'Yellow' is one of the primary colors, with a history dating back to prehistoric art. The combination 'Bronze Yellow' specifically describes a shade of yellow that incorporates the muted, slightly brownish, or metallic quality associated with bronze. This type of descriptive color naming became more prevalent with the expansion of synthetic pigments and the need for precise color communication in various industries (e.g., paint, textiles, ceramics). It's not tied to a single historical event or discovery but rather to the evolution of color language.

First Recorded Use

The specific color name 'Bronze Yellow' likely emerged as a descriptive term in art, fashion, or industrial contexts during a period when a wider range of nuanced color names became common. While 'bronze' and 'yellow' have ancient origins, their combination as a specific color name points to a more modern classification.

Cultural Associations

Bronze Yellow, or similar shades, can evoke feelings of warmth, earthiness, and sometimes a sense of aged elegance or vintage appeal due to its muted, slightly 'worn' quality compared to a bright, pure yellow. It's often seen in natural settings (autumn leaves, certain minerals) and can be used in design to create a sophisticated or rustic aesthetic. It's less common as a primary symbolic color but contributes to palettes that aim for richness and depth.

Similar Named Colors
Spanish Bistre #807532 ΔE 6.08
Olive #808000 ΔE 6.16
Old Moss Green #867E36 ΔE 7.47
Antique Bronze #665D1E ΔE 8.52

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #737000;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #737000;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #737000;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #737000,
        #0006E6
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #737000,
        #0006E6
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$bronze-yellow: #737000;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$bronze-yellow-r: 115;
$bronze-yellow-g: 112;
$bronze-yellow-b: 0;

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