What is the HEX code and RGB for Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze?

The exact hexadecimal code for Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) is #54504A. Its sRGB values are R: 84, G: 80, B: 74.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Urbane Bronze?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze is 8. This makes it a moody, deep shade that absorbs light and adds intimate drama.

What is the best cheap dupe for Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze?

The best budget match for Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze is Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) with a 86.9% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 3.22), saving $0 per gallon.

What undertones does Urbane Bronze have?

Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze features Deep Brown, Charcoal, Warm Slate undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Sherwin-WilliamsCode: SW 7048Darks & Moody

Urbane Bronze

A rich, organic deep brownish-gray that brings sophisticated biophilic calm to modern farmhouses and minimalist sanctuaries.

Dominant Undertones:

Deep BrownCharcoalWarm Slate

Est. Price: $82/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

8/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$34/gal

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Urbane Bronze

HEX: #54504A • LRV: 8

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🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#54504A

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

84, 80, 74

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

Absorbs Light

HSL

36°, 6%, 31%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,5,12,67

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

premium

$82/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Urbane Bronze

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$340 (10 gal)

#1Benjamin Moore Alternative

86.9% Match

Urbane Bronze

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Kendall Charcoal

Benjamin Moore (HC-166)

$94/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):3.22

LRV Comparison:8 vs 14.6

"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

#2Benjamin Moore Alternative

74.6% Match

Urbane Bronze

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Wrought Iron

Benjamin Moore (2124-10)

$94/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):5.98

LRV Comparison:8 vs 6.1

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

#3Farrow & Ball Alternative

73.1% Match

Urbane Bronze

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball (No. 26)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):6.4

LRV Comparison:8 vs 12

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#4Behr Alternative

71.2% Match

Urbane Bronze

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Cracked Pepper

Behr (PPU18-01)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $34 per gallon

41% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):6.95

LRV Comparison:8 vs 8

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

Urbane Bronze Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Benjamin Moore	Kendall Charcoal	HC-166	86.9%	3.22	$94	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Down Pipe	No. 26	73.1%	6.4	$145	View Specs
Behr	Cracked Pepper	PPU18-01	71.2%	6.95	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Weekend	JG-03	60%	13.23	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Dark Kettle Black	4011-2	60%	10.58	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Urbane Bronze

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Urbane Bronze in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Urbane Bronze

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze?

The official hexadecimal color code is #54504A. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 84, Green: 80, Blue: 74.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Urbane Bronze?

Urbane Bronze has an LRV of 8. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Urbane Bronze?

The closest budget alternative is Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166), scoring a 86.9% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $0 per gallon.