#856A4C
Folk Art

Bronze

Multi-Surface Metallic Acrylics

metallic
metallic
opaque
brown

Color Information

HEX

#856A4C

RGB

133, 106, 76

LAB

46.7, 6.4, 20.9

Product Code

6303

Closest catalog-color match

Drab Butternut Light by Foundry (ΔE 3.0)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.0 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Bronze catalog data

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Bronze by Folk Art (product code 6303) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Multi-Surface Metallic Acrylics in the brown color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #856A4C, RGB 133/106/76, and CIELAB 46.7/6.4/20.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.

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Closest catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Bronze is a warm brown with medium value (L*: 46.7). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 21.9), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage.

LightnessL* 46.7

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 21.9

Moderate

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

Gloss Black

Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth

Dark Brown or Grey

Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
60% confidence

Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base in your layering sequence.

Layering Tips

  • Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
  • Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
  • Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers