Urbane Bronze 7048 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #54504A, 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.
Ref. #54504A · 7048
Urbane Bronze
8%LRV Value
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
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Urbane Bronze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Urbane 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-WilliamsUrbane Bronze
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDragon's Breath
Dragon's Breath
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Underground
Behr
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dark Oasis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deepest Earth Green
PPG
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Very similar
Charred
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Liquorice
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Urbane Bronze
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Urbane 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Urbane Bronze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Urbane Bronze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Urbane Bronze are Dragon's Breath by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Underground by Behr (a near-identical match), Sturgis Gray by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Urbane Bronze's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.