Moody Sky vs Urbane Bronze

Moody SkyPPGvsUrbane BronzeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 9.5Noticeable difference

Moody Sky is a PPG color while Urbane Bronze comes from Sherwin-Williams. Moody Sky reads as blue-grey, while Urbane Bronze reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 11 vs 8, Moody Sky will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 8 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Moody Sky vs Urbane Bronze in Real Spaces

8 real rooms side by side. Moody Sky and Urbane Bronze are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Moody SkyMoody Sky on the walls of a elegant living room

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Urbane BronzeUrbane Bronze SW 7048 living room

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Moody SkyMoody Sky on the walls of a moody bedroom

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Urbane BronzeBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Moody SkyMoody Sky paint color in a vintage kitchen cabinets

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Urbane BronzeUrbane Bronze kitchen paint

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Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.

Moody SkyA elegant dining room with Moody Sky painted walls

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Urbane BronzeSherwin Williams Urbane Bronze dining room color

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Moody SkyMoody Sky paint color in a coastal bathroom

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Urbane BronzeSherwin Williams Urbane Bronze bathroom

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Home Office

In a home office, wall color sits in your peripheral vision for hours at a time, so temperature and undertone matter more than you might expect. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Moody Skycontemporary home office with Moody Sky on the walls

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Urbane BronzeGray home office in Urbane Bronze by Sherwin Williams

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House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Moody SkyMoody Sky as a wall paint in a rustic modern house

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Urbane BronzeSW 7048 house inspiration

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Front Door

Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Moody SkyMoody Sky wall color — stylish front door

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Urbane BronzeUrbane Bronze front door color review

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Color Details

Moody Sky
PPG · PPG0993-7
Hex#575c62
LRV11.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG0993-7
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams · 7048
Hex#54504A
LRV8.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7048
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Moody Sky vs Urbane Bronze Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Moody Sky on one side and Urbane Bronze on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Moody Sky comparisons

See how Moody Sky stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Moody Sky
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Moody Sky
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Moody Sky
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Moody Sky reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Moody Sky
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Moody Sky
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Moody Sky
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Moody Sky
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Moody Sky
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Moody Sky
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Moody Sky
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Moody Sky
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Moody Sky reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Moody Sky
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Moody Sky
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Moody Sky
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Moody Sky
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Moody Sky
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Moody Sky
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Moody Sky
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Moody Sky
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Moody Sky
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Skimming Stone
Moody Sky
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Moody Sky
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Moody Sky
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Moody Sky
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Moody Sky
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Saybrook Sage
Moody Sky
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Moody Sky
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Moody Sky
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Moody Sky reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Moody Sky
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Moody Sky
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice