Urbane Bronze 7048 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #54504A, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dragon's Breath from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #54504A · 7048
Urbane Bronze
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
More about Urbane Bronze
A 2021 Color of the Year, Urbane Bronze is the warm, earthy near-black that anchored the move toward cozy-dark interiors. At LRV 8 it's deep, but it's a bronze-charcoal — a gray with real brown warmth — rather than a flat black, which is why it feels enveloping instead of severe on accent walls, fireplaces, cabinetry, and front doors.
It comes alive against warm whites, wood, and brass, and reads richest where there's some light to bring out the bronze; in shadow it goes nearly black. Its near-identical cross-brand match is Benjamin Moore Dragon's Breath, with Behr Underground close behind.
Urbane Bronze Technical Profile
HEX Code#54504A
RGB84, 80, 74
Estimated LRV8.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Urbane Bronze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Urbane Bronze
#54504A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#797D54
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Urbane Bronze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Urbane 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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Urbane Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Urbane Bronze have?
Urbane Bronze by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Urbane Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Urbane Bronze are Dragon's Breath by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Underground by Behr (a close digital match), Sturgis Gray by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Urbane 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 Urbane Bronze?
Urbane Bronze has a estimated lightness value of 8.1, 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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