Superior Bronze 6152 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #786957, estimated LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oxide Brown from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #786957 · 6152
Superior Bronze
15%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Superior Bronze Technical Profile
HEX Code#786957
RGB120, 105, 87
Estimated LRV14.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Oxide Brown
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#786957
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#766859
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Colors That Work With Superior Bronze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Superior Bronze
#786957
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#989A68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Superior Bronze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Superior 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
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Superior Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Superior Bronze have?
Superior Bronze by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Superior Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Superior Bronze are Oxide Brown by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Crème de Caramel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Treetrunk by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Superior 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 Superior Bronze?
Superior Bronze has a estimated lightness value of 14.8, 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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