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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.

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8.12

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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.

Urbane Bronze SW 7048 living room

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 Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze

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.

Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze bathroom

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.

Gray home office in Urbane Bronze by Sherwin Williams

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.

SW 7048 house inspiration

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.

Urbane Bronze front door color review

Front door in Urbane Bronze makes a bold, dramatic statement.

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Sw Urbane Bronze Door Paint

Front door in Urbane Bronze commands attention with deep sophistication.

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Dark grey door Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze review

Dark grey front door in Urbane Bronze creates striking curb appeal.

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Urbane Bronze Door

A front door in Urbane Bronze makes a bold architectural statement.

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Sw Urbane Bronze Door Paint

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.

Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze dining room color

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.

Urbane Bronze wall paint review

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.

Urbane Bronze kitchen paint

Kitchen walls in Urbane Bronze anchor the space with bold character.

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SW Urbane Bronze kitchen island

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.

Urbane Bronze Cabinet Paint

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
Home Improvement Dude

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
Home Improvement Dude

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
Home Improvement Dude

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
Home Improvement Dude

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
Home Improvement Dude

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
Home Improvement Dude

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
Home Improvement Dude

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
Home Improvement Dude

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
Home Improvement Dude

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
Home Improvement Dude

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
My Budget Recipes

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

Shoji White
Shoji White
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Shoji White vs Urbane Bronze
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Shoji White
7042 · LRV 74
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Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Extra White
Extra White
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Extra White vs Urbane Bronze
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Extra White
7006 · LRV 86
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Ivoire
Ivoire
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Ivoire vs Urbane Bronze
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Ivoire
6127 · LRV 64
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Trim Color

Shoji White
Shoji White
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Shoji White vs Urbane Bronze
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Shoji White
7042 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Similar Colors

Thunder Gray
Thunder Gray
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Thunder Gray vs Urbane Bronze
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Thunder Gray
7645 · LRV 9
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Stony Creek
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Stony Creek vs Urbane Bronze
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Stony Creek
9610 · LRV 9
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Prelude
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Prelude vs Urbane Bronze
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Prelude
9620 · LRV 9
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Black Fox
Black Fox
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Black Fox vs Urbane Bronze
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Black Fox
7020 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Nocturne
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Nocturne vs Urbane Bronze
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Nocturne
9520 · LRV 8
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Roycroft Bronze Green
Roycroft Bronze Green
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Roycroft Bronze Green vs Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Tungsten
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Tungsten vs Urbane Bronze
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Tungsten
9515 · LRV 8
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Ironclad
Ironclad
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Ironclad vs Urbane Bronze
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Ironclad
9570 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Enduring Bronze
Enduring Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Enduring Bronze vs Urbane Bronze
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Enduring Bronze
7055 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Muddled Basil
Muddled Basil
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Muddled Basil vs Urbane Bronze
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Muddled Basil
7745 · LRV 9
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Complementary Colors

Tarragon
Tarragon
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Tarragon vs Urbane Bronze
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Tarragon
9660 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Rain Cloud
Rain Cloud
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Rain Cloud vs Urbane Bronze
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Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Sea Mariner
Sea Mariner
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Sea Mariner vs Urbane Bronze
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Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Starry Night
Starry Night
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Starry Night vs Urbane Bronze
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Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Soulful Blue
Soulful Blue
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Soulful Blue vs Urbane Bronze
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Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Dusty Heather vs Urbane Bronze
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Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Lakeside
Lakeside
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Lakeside vs Urbane Bronze
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Lakeside
9683 · LRV 47
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Lighter Colors

Hulett Ore
Hulett Ore
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Hulett Ore vs Urbane Bronze
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Hulett Ore
9574 · LRV 16
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Gauntlet Gray
Gauntlet Gray
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Gauntlet Gray vs Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Gauntlet Gray
7019 · LRV 17
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Going Grey
Going Grey
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Going Grey vs Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Going Grey
9554 · LRV 22
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Stony Creek
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Stony Creek vs Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Stony Creek
9610 · LRV 9
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Settlement
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Settlement vs Urbane Bronze
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Settlement
9594 · LRV 19
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

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

Darker Colors

Sealskin
Sealskin
Urbane Bronze
Urbane Bronze
Sealskin vs Urbane Bronze
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Sealskin
7675 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze
7048 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

RGB84, 80, 74
HSL36° 6% 31%
CMYK0 5 12 67
CIE LabL: 34.2 a: 0.4 b: 4.1
XYZX: 7.76 Y: 8.12 Z: 7.63
Strip245 pos. C7

Manufacturer description

Rooted in nature, this brownish gray evokes a down-to-earth tranquility and a subtle sophistication that is hard to beat.

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