Brainstorm Bronze 7033 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #74685A, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Taupe from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #74685A · 7033
Brainstorm Bronze
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brainstorm Bronze Technical Profile
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Brainstorm Bronze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brainstorm Bronze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBrainstorm Bronze
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTwilight Taupe
Twilight Taupe
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Curlew
PPG
Nearly identical
Treetrunk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dash of Pepper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evening Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grey Locks
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cocoa Powder
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Opus
Behr
Nearly identical
Hitching Post
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brainstorm Bronze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brainstorm Bronze
#74685A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#989A67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brainstorm Bronze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brainstorm Bronze Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Brainstorm Bronze.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brainstorm Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brainstorm Bronze have?
Brainstorm Bronze by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brainstorm Bronze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brainstorm Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brainstorm Bronze are Twilight Taupe by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Curlew by PPG (a near-identical match), Treetrunk by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brainstorm Bronze's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Brainstorm Bronze?
Brainstorm Bronze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Brainstorm Bronze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.