Sherwin-Williams • 7048

Urbane Bronze

Name: Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze 7048
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Urbane Bronze (7048) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 62 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#54504A

LRV

8.12

Light Reflectance Value

8.12

dark

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMidtone

Collection

2016 Pura Vida 2021 Sanctuary 2022 Method Minimalist Rejuvenation - Fall/Winter 2022 Rejuvenation - Spring/Summer 2022

Urbane Bronze's Color Strip

Urbane Bronze is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 245 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Worldly Gray C2Amazing Gray C3Intellectual Gray C4Felted Wool C5Anonymous C6Porpoise C7Urbane Bronze

Urbane Bronze in Real Rooms

Urbane Bronze has a low LRV of 8.12 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, bathroom, home office, house, front door, dining room, misc, kitchen and kitchen cabinets.

8 Living Room Photos

Choosing Urbane Bronze for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Urbane Bronze SW 7048 living room

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8 Bedroom Photos

For guest bedrooms, Urbane Bronze is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.

Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze

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8 Bathroom Photos

The psychology of Urbane Bronze in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.

Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze bathroom

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1 Home Office Photo

A home office in Urbane Bronze strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.

Gray home office in Urbane Bronze by Sherwin Williams

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6 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Urbane Bronze has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

SW 7048 house inspiration

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5 Front Door Photos

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Urbane Bronze rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

Urbane Bronze front door color review

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Sw Urbane Bronze Door Paint

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Dark grey door Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze review

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Urbane Bronze Door

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Sw Urbane Bronze Door Paint

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1 Dining Room Photo

In a formal dining room, Urbane Bronze provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.

Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze dining room color

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17 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Urbane Bronze adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

Urbane Bronze wall paint review

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2 Kitchen Photos

Urbane Bronze is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.

Urbane Bronze kitchen paint

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SW Urbane Bronze kitchen island

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6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Urbane Bronze cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.

Urbane Bronze Cabinet Paint

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