
Urbane Bronze
At first glance, Urbane Bronze belongs to the neutral family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its midtone saturation balances color with restraint, so the hue can register without overwhelming nearby finishes. 56 sourced room photos sit alongside 6 generated visualizations.
Hex
#54504ALRV
8.12
Urbane Bronze's Color Strip
Urbane Bronze is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 245 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Urbane Bronze in Rooms
Follow Urbane Bronze from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 56 sourced room photos sit alongside 6 generated visualizations.
8 Living Room Photos
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Urbane Bronze (7048) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 8.1, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

Living room walls in Urbane Bronze create a moody, sophisticated atmosphere.
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8 Bedroom Photos
Urbane Bronze (7048) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under gentle morning light and low evening lamps.

Bedroom painted in Urbane Bronze establishes intimate, restful surroundings.
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8 Bathroom Photos
The contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light can draw different notes from Urbane Bronze (7048). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Bathroom walls in Urbane Bronze deliver dramatic elegance and depth.
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1 Home Office Photo
Viewed across 1 home office image in a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, Urbane Bronze (7048) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 8.1, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

Home office walls in Urbane Bronze provide focused, professional ambiance.
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6 House Photos
Against roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim, Urbane Bronze (7048) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 8.1, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

Walls throughout the house in Urbane Bronze create cohesive visual impact.
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5 Front Door Photos
Across 5 front door images, Urbane Bronze (7048) meets direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.

Front door in Urbane Bronze makes a bold, dramatic statement.
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Front door in Urbane Bronze commands attention with deep sophistication.
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Dark grey front door in Urbane Bronze creates striking curb appeal.
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A front door in Urbane Bronze makes a bold architectural statement.
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The entry door in Urbane Bronze commands immediate attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Urbane Bronze (7048) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under natural light, candles and pendant lighting.

Dining room painted in Urbane Bronze enhances gatherings with richness.
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17 Misc Photos
Urbane Bronze (7048) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms.

Wall surfaces in Urbane Bronze showcase the color's warm undertones.
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2 Kitchen Photos
Urbane Bronze (7048) moves through 2 kitchen images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.

Kitchen walls in Urbane Bronze anchor the space with bold character.
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Kitchen island in Urbane Bronze becomes a striking focal point.
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6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Urbane Bronze (7048) can change noticeably under light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Kitchen cabinets in Urbane Bronze deliver bold style and lasting appeal.
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.

Sophisticated Sanctuaries: 7 Bathroom Designs Featuring Urbane Bronze
If you’re after a bathroom that feels grounded, modern, and just a bit refined, SW 7048 Urbane Bronze is honestly a killer place to start. This deep bronze-gray paint has a low LRV of 7, so it soaks up light and gives you a rich, moody backdrop—especially if you use layered lighting. SW 7048 Urbane

The Ultimate Sanctuary: 7 Bedroom Design Ideas Using Urbane Bronze
SW 7048 Urbane Bronze is a deep bronze-gray with a low LRV of 8. That means it absorbs light and creates a rich, moody atmosphere. SW 7048 Urbane Bronze creates a dramatic yet versatile bedroom backdrop that works with both modern and traditional design styles. You can use it to build a space that feels

Dinner and Drama: 7 Dining Room Concepts Featuring Urbane Bronze
If you’re after a dining room that feels grounded, intimate, and just a bit fancy, SW 7048 Urbane Bronze might be your answer. This deep bronze-gray has a low LRV of 8, so it really soaks up light and gives you a dramatic, cozy backdrop. It’s a color that works in dining rooms because of

First Impressions: 7 Stunning Front Door Designs in Urbane Bronze
SW 7048 Urbane Bronze is a deep bronze-gray with a low LRV of 8, which means it soaks up light and gives your front door a rich, grounded vibe. It’s sophisticated but doesn’t look flat—dramatic, but not in a way that screams for attention. Urbane Bronze gives your front door a bold, refined presence that

Productivity in Style: 7 Home Office Designs Featuring Urbane Bronze
If you want a home office that feels grounded, focused, and refined, SW 7048 Urbane Bronze sets the tone. This deep bronze-gray has a low LRV of 8, so it absorbs light and creates a rich, dramatic backdrop that cuts down on visual distractions. You can lean into its executive edge, warm it up with

Curb Appeal Reimagined: 7 Exterior House Designs in Urbane Bronze
SW 7048 Urbane Bronze gives your home a deep bronze-gray tone that feels grounded, calm, and connected to nature. With a low LRV of 8, it absorbs light rather than reflects it, which creates a rich, dramatic exterior that still feels warm and livable. Urbane Bronze works beautifully on house exteriors when you want a

Al Fresco Sophistication: 7 Patio Designs Featuring Urbane Bronze
You can totally change the vibe of your patio with SW 7048 Urbane Bronze. It’s a deep bronze-gray—low LRV of 8, if you’re into the specs—that brings a lot of depth and that bold contrast you only get in natural light. This earthy, grounded color works beautifully on exterior walls, pergolas, trim, and built-ins. It

Grounded Luxury: 7 Living Room Designs Featuring Urbane Bronze
SW 7048 Urbane Bronze is a deep bronze-gray with a low LRV of 8, so it soaks up light and creates a rich, dramatic backdrop in your living room. This grounded, earthy shade manages to feel sophisticated without leaning cold, which makes it a great fit for both modern and classic spaces. You can use

Culinary Elegance: 7 Kitchen Cabinet Designs in Urbane Bronze
SW 7048 Urbane Bronze is a deep bronze-gray with an LRV of 8. That means it absorbs a lot of light and delivers rich, grounded depth on kitchen cabinets. You get a bold neutral that feels dramatic, but it’s not harsh. It plays nicely with warm woods, metals, and stone. Urbane Bronze gives you a

Entryway Excellence: 7 Mudroom Designs in Urbane Bronze
You can turn a hardworking mudroom into a space that feels polished and grounded with Sherwin-Williams SW 7048 Urbane Bronze. This deep bronze-gray has an LRV of 8, so it absorbs light and hides scuffs, dirt, and daily wear with ease. It delivers depth and durability without feeling flat. Urbane Bronze gives your mudroom a

Urbane Bronze by Sherwin Williams SW 7048: The Perfect Rich Neutral for Your Home in 2025
Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) by Sherwin-Williams has become one of the most talked-about paint colors since it was named Color of the Year in 2021. This deep, rich brownish-gray brings a touch of nature indoors with its earthy undertones that create a feeling of warmth and welcome in any space. Urbane Bronze offers a perfect
Coordinating Colors



At LRV 74 vs 8, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.



Extra White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 8), opening up a space where Urbane Bronze encloses it.



Ivoire reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 8), opening up a space where Urbane Bronze encloses it.
Trim Color



At LRV 74 vs 8, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors



With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.


With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.


Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.



Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.


With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.



Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.


With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.



With LRVs of 11 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.



Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.



Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors



With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.



Rain Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.



With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.



Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 8), opening up a space where Urbane Bronze encloses it.



At LRV 20 vs 8, Soulful Blue is decisively the brighter choice.



At LRV 28 vs 8, Dusty Heather is decisively the brighter choice.



Lakeside reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 8), opening up a space where Urbane Bronze encloses it.
Lighter Colors



A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 8) makes Hulett Ore the marginally brighter of the two.



Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.



Going Grey reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 8), opening up a space where Urbane Bronze encloses it.


With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.


A 11-point LRV gap (19 vs 8) makes Settlement the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors



With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Rooted in nature, this brownish gray evokes a down-to-earth tranquility and a subtle sophistication that is hard to beat.

