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Door hardware finish guide

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OpenAxis Supply · Finish reference

Find the finish. Check the code.

Start with the finish recorded in the product specifications. Filter 156 BHMA entries by code or finish family, explore 32 illustrative references and compare up to three finishes.

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Visual reference, not a color-match sample. These original illustrative swatches show general color, texture and sheen. Screens, lighting, base materials and manufacturing can change appearance. Confirm the exact product finish and an approved physical sample before ordering. Not every product is offered in every finish.

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Choose the exact finish from your hardware specifications, then select a matching hardware type. Product matches use the recorded Finish value, so similar-looking finishes stay separate.

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32 visual finishes · 156 industry code entries

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Bright brass

BHMA 605US3

Polished gold tone with a clear protective coating.

Reference base: Brass

Satin brass

BHMA 606US4

Brushed gold tone with a clear protective coating.

Reference base: Brass

Antique brass

BHMA 609US5

Blackened satin brass with lighter, relieved detail.

Reference base: Brass

Blackened brass, bright relieved

BHMA 610US7

A blackened brass finish with brighter relieved areas.

Reference base: Brass

Bright bronze

BHMA 611US9

Polished bronze with a warm, reflective surface.

Reference base: Bronze

Satin bronze

BHMA 612US10

Brushed bronze with a clear protective coating.

Reference base: Bronze

Oil-rubbed bronze

BHMA 613US10B

Dark oxidized bronze; tone and wear can vary.

Reference base: Bronze

Antique bronze

BHMA 616US11

Blackened satin bronze with relieved highlights.

Reference base: Bronze

Bright nickel

BHMA 618US14

Reflective nickel with a warmer tone than chrome.

Reference base: Brass or bronze

Satin nickel

BHMA 619US15

Soft nickel tone with a fine satin texture.

Reference base: Brass or bronze

Antique nickel

BHMA 620US15A

Blackened nickel with satin-relieved highlights.

Reference base: Brass or bronze

Blackened nickel, relieved

BHMA 621US17A

A darkened nickel finish with relieved detail.

Reference base: Brass or bronze

Flat black coated

BHMA 622US19

An opaque black coating; check the specified substrate.

Reference base: Brass or bronze

Light statuary bronze

BHMA 623US20

Light oxidized statuary bronze with a clear coating.

Reference base: Bronze

Dark statuary bronze

BHMA 624Check maker

Dark oxidized statuary bronze with a clear coating. US references vary; many makers list US20A.

Reference base: Bronze

Bright chrome

BHMA 625US26

A polished chromium-plated surface with clear reflections.

Reference base: Brass or bronze

Satin chrome

BHMA 626US26D

Chromium plating with a restrained satin surface.

Reference base: Brass or bronze

Clear anodized aluminum

BHMA 628US28

Satin aluminum protected by clear anodizing.

Reference base: Aluminum

Bright stainless steel

BHMA 629US32

Polished stainless steel with a reflective surface.

Reference base: 300-series stainless steel

Satin stainless steel

BHMA 630US32D

Stainless steel with a directional satin texture.

Reference base: 300-series stainless steel

Aluminum painted

BHMA 689US28

An aluminum-color painted finish, not bare aluminum.

Reference base: As specified by maker

Light bronze painted

BHMA 691US20

A light bronze-color painted finish.

Reference base: As specified by maker

Tan painted

BHMA 692—

An opaque tan painted finish.

Reference base: As specified by maker

Black painted

BHMA 693—

An opaque black painted finish.

Reference base: As specified by maker

Medium bronze painted

BHMA 694—

A medium bronze-color painted finish.

Reference base: As specified by maker

Dark bronze painted

BHMA 695—

A dark bronze-color painted finish.

Reference base: As specified by maker

Satin brass painted

BHMA 696US4

A brass-color painted finish, not brass plating.

Reference base: As specified by maker

Black suede powder coat

Manufacturer label BSPMaker-specific

A maker-specific black powder coating with a fine texture.

Reference base: As specified by maker

White suede powder coat

Manufacturer label WSPMaker-specific

A maker-specific white powder coating with a fine texture.

Reference base: As specified by maker

Dark bronze anodized

BHMA 710US10B

Dark bronze-color anodizing on aluminum.

Reference base: Aluminum

Black anodized

BHMA 711US19

Black anodizing on aluminum; distinct from painted black.

Reference base: Aluminum

Primed for painting

BHMA 600USP

A preparation coat intended for a subsequent paint finish.

Reference base: Steel

Same color. Different material.

Satin chrome 626 is chromium plating on brass or bronze. The related 652 code specifies steel, while 630 is satin stainless steel. Use the code reference to check the material and process behind the appearance.

Black is a family, not one finish.

Flat black coated 622, black painted 693, black anodized 711 and a maker's BSP coating can differ in texture and sheen. Confirm the exact finish available on the selected hardware.

Keep the naming system attached.

A manufacturer's 716 can mean aged bronze. BHMA 716 identifies bright gold anodized aluminum. Include the manufacturer, complete model and finish name with the code on your order.

Full finish-code reference · 156 BHMA entries

This reference follows BHMA's current public lookup. US designations are nearest references, not universal substitutions. Related appearance codes may specify different materials, coatings or processes. Manufacturer documentation controls product availability and ordering. Some legacy US references vary by source.

BHMA US reference Base material Finish description
000 — Any Specified By Manufacturer
600 USP Steel Primed For Painting
601 US1B Steel Bright (Black) Japanned
603 US2G Steel Zinc Plated
604 — Steel Zinc Plated & Dichromate Sealed
605 US3 Brass Bright Brass, Clear Coated
606 US4 Brass Satin Brass, Clear Coated
607 — Brass Oxidized Satin Brass, Oiled Rubbed
608 — Brass Oxidized Satin Brass, Relieved, Clear Coated
609 US5 Brass Satin Brass, Blackened, Satin Relieved, Clear Coated
610 US7 Brass Satin Brass, Blackened, Bright Relieved, Clear Coated
611 US9 Bronze Bright Bronze, Clear Coated
612 US10 Bronze Satin Bronze, Clear Coated
613 US10B Bronze Dark oxidized satin bronze, oil rubbed
614 — Bronze Oxidized satin bronze, relieved clear coated
615 — Bronze Oxidized satin bronze, relieved, waxed
616 US11 Bronze Satin bronze, blackened, satin relieved, clear coated
617 US13 Bronze Dark oxidized satin bronze, bright relieved, clear coated
618 US14 Brass or Bronze Bright nickel plated, clear coated
619 US15 Brass or Bronze Satin nickel plated, clear coated
620 US15A Brass or Bronze Satin nickel plated, blackened, satin relieved, clear coated
621 US17A Brass or Bronze Nickel plated, blackened, relieved clear coated
622 US19 Brass or Bronze Flat black coated
623 US20 Bronze Light oxidized statuary bronze, clear coated
624 US20 Bronze Dark oxidized statuary bronze, clear coated
625 US26 Brass or Bronze Bright chromium plated over nickel
626 US26D Brass or Bronze Satin chromium plated over nickel
627 US27 Aluminum Satin aluminum, clear coated
628 US28 Aluminum Satin aluminum, clear anodized
629 US32 300 Series Stainless Steel Bright stainless steel
630 US32D 300 Series Stainless Steel Satin stainless steel
631 US19 Steel Flat black coated
632 US3 Steel Bright Brass Plated, Clear Coated
633 US4 Steel Satin Brass Plated, Clear Coated
634 — Steel Oxidized Satin Brass Plated, Oil Rubbed
635 — Steel Oxidized Satin Brass Plated, Relieved, Clear Coated
636 US7 Steel Satin Brass Plated, Blackened Bright Relieved, Clear Coated
637 US9 Steel Bright Bronze Plated, Clear Coated
638 US5 Steel Satin Brass Plated, Blackened, Satin Relieved, Clear Coated
639 US10 Steel Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated
640 US10B Steel Oxidized satin bronze plated over copper plate, oil rubbed
641 — Steel Oxidized satin bronze plated, relieved, clear coated
642 — Steel Oxidized satin bronze plated, relieved, waxed
643 US11 Steel Satin bronze plated, blackened satin relieved, clear coated
644 US13 Steel Dark oxidized satin bronze plated, bright relieved, clear coated
645 US14 Steel Bright nickel plated, clear coated
646 US15 Steel Satin nickel plated, clear coated
647 US15A Steel Satin nickel plated, blackened, satin relieved, clear coated
648 US17A Steel Nickel plated, blackened, relieved, clear coated
649 US20 Steel Light oxidized bright (statuary) bronze plated, clear coated
650 US20A Steel Dark oxidized statuary bronze plated, clear coated
651 US26 Steel Bright chromium plated over nickel
652 US26D Steel Satin chromium plated over nickel
653 US32 400 Series Stainless steel Bright stainless steel
654 US32D 400 Series Stainless steel Satin stainless steel
655 US13 Bronze Light oxidized satin bronze, bright relieved, clear coated
656 US13 Steel Light oxidized satin bronze plated, bright relieved, clear coated
657 — Steel Dark oxidized copper plated, satin relieved, clear coated
658 — Steel Dark oxidized copper plated, bright relieved, clear coated
659 — Steel Light oxidized copper plated, satin relieved, clear coated
660 — Steel Light oxidized copper plated, bright relieved, clear coated
661 — Steel Oxidized satin copper plated, relieved, clear coated
662 — Steel Satin brass plated, browned satin relieved, clear coated
663 — Steel Zinc Plated With Clear Chromate Seal
664 — Steel Cadmium plated with clear chromate seal
665 — Steel Cadmium plated with iridescent dichromate
666 US3 Aluminum Bright Brass Plated, Clear Coated
667 US4 Aluminum Satin Brass Plated, Clear Coated
668 US10 Aluminum Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated
669 US14 Aluminum Bright nickel plated
670 US15 Aluminum Satin nickel plated
671 US19 Aluminum Flat black coated
672 US26 Aluminum Bright chromium plated over nickel
673 — Aluminum Aluminum clear coated
674 USP Zinc Primed For Painting
675 — Zinc Dichromate sealed
676 US19 Zinc Flat black coated
677 US3 Zinc Bright Brass Plated, Clear Coated
678 US4 Zinc Satin Brass Plated, Clear Coated
679 US9 Zinc Bright Bronze Plated, Clear Coated
680 US10 Zinc Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated
681 US26 Zinc Bright chromium plated over nickel
682 US26D Zinc Satin chromium plated over nickel
683 — Zinc Oxidized Satin Brass Plated, Oil Rubbed
684 — Brass or Bronze Black chrome plated, bright
685 — Brass or Bronze Black chrome plated, satin
686 — Steel Black chrome plated, bright
687 — Steel Black chrome plated, satin
688 US4 Aluminum Satin Aluminum, Gold Anodized
689 US28 Any Aluminum painted
690 US20A Any Dark bronze painted
691 US20 Any Light bronze painted
692 — Any Tan painted
693 — Any Black painted
694 — Any Medium Bronze Painted
695 — Any Dark bronze painted
696 US4 Any Satin Brass Painted
697 US3 Plastic Bright Brass Plated, Clear Coated
698 US4 Plastic Satin Brass Plated, Clear Coated
699 US10 Plastic Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated
700 US26 Plastic Bright chromium plated over nickel
701 US26D Plastic Satin chromium plated over nickel
702 US26D Aluminum Satin chromium plated over nickel
703 US10B Aluminum Oxidized satin bronze plated, oil rubbed
704 US10B Zinc Oxidized satin bronze plated, oil rubbed
705 US9 Aluminum Bright Bronze Plated, Clear Coated
706 — Any Gold painted
707 US3 Aluminum Bright Brass Anodized
708 US9 Aluminum Bright Bronze Anodized
709 US10 Aluminum Satin Bronze Anodized
710 US10B Aluminum Dark oxidized satin bronze anodized
711 US19 Aluminum Flat black anodized
712 US26 Aluminum Bright chromium anodized
713 US26D Aluminum Satin chromium anodized
714 — Any White painted
715 USP Aluminum Primed For Painting
716 US3 Aluminum Bright Gold Anodized
717 US26 Aluminum Bright aluminum uncoated
718 US27 Aluminum Satin aluminum uncoated
719 US27 Aluminum Mill finish aluminum uncoated
720 US4 Architectural Bronze Mill Finish Brass Uncoated
721 US3 Architectural Bronze Bright Brass Uncoated
722 US10A Architectural Bronze Dark oxidized bronze oil rubbed
723 US3 Brass or Bronze Bright Brass Appearance Vacuum Applied
724 US3 300 Series Stainless Steel Bright Brass Appearance Vacuum Applied
725 US10 Brass Satin Bronze Plated, Clear Coated
726 US9 Brass Bright Bronze Plated, Clear Coated
727 US10B Brass Dark oxidized Satin bronze plated
728 US4 Architectural Bronze Satin Brass Uncoated
729 US3 Zinc Bright Brass Appearance Vacuum Applied
730 US4 Brass or Bronze Satin Brass Appearance Vacuum Applied
731 US4 300 Series Stainless Steel Satin Brass Appearance Vacuum Applied
732 US4 Zinc Satin Brass Appearance Vacuum Applied
733 US4 Brass or Bronze Oxidized Satin Brass Appearance Vacuum Applied
734 US4 300 Series Stainless Steel Oxidized Satin Brass Appearance Vacuum Applied
735 US4 Zinc Oxidized Satin Brass Appearance Vacuum Applied
736 US9 Brass or Bronze Bright Bronze Appearance Vacuum Applied
737 US9 300 Series Stainless Steel Bright Bronze Appearance Vacuum Applied
738 US9 Zinc Bright Bronze Appearance Vacuum Applied
739 US10 Brass or Bronze Satin Bronze Appearance Vacuum Applied
740 US10 300 Series Stainless Steel Satin Bronze Appearance Vacuum Applied
741 US10 Zinc Satin Bronze Appearance Vacuum Applied
742 US10B Brass or Bronze Dark oxidized Satin bronze appearance vacuum applied
743 US10B 300 Series Stainless Steel Dark oxidized Satin bronze appearance vacuum applied
744 US10B Zinc Dark oxidized Satin bronze appearance vacuum applied
745 US14 Brass or Bronze Bright nickel appearance vacuum applied
746 US14 300 Series Stainless Steel Bright nickel appearance vacuum applied
747 US14 Zinc Bright nickel appearance vacuum applied
748 US15 Brass or Bronze Satin nickel appearance vacuum applied
749 US15 300 Series Stainless Steel Satin nickel appearance vacuum applied
750 US15 Zinc Satin nickel appearance vacuum applied
751 — Zinc Oxidized Satin Brass Plated, Relieved, Clear Coated
752 — Zinc Satin Brass Plated, Blackened, Satin Relieved, Clear Coated
753 US14 Zinc Bright Nickel Plated, Clear Coated
754 US15 Zinc Satin Nickel plated, clear coated
755 US15A Zinc Satin nickel plated, blackened, satin relieved, clear coated

Manufacturer labels: a separate reference

These labels are examples of maker-specific naming. They are shown separately from BHMA code numbers and are not universal conversions.

BSP

Black suede powder coat

Manufacturer coating name. Texture and formulation vary by maker.

WSP

White suede powder coat

Manufacturer coating name. Confirm the exact product offering.

313

Dark bronze anodized aluminum

An example of manufacturer shorthand; confirm the manufacturer and product.

315

Black anodized aluminum

An example of manufacturer shorthand; do not assume a universal code conversion.

716 / 643e

Aged bronze (manufacturer usage)

Some Allegion products use these labels for aged bronze. BHMA 716 instead identifies bright gold anodized aluminum.

Code and naming references: BHMA finish-code lookup · Hager finish options · Allegion finish references · Trimco finish references. Swatches are original OpenAxis illustrations, not manufacturer-approved finish samples.