Best Bronze vs Sawdust paint color comparison

Best Bronze vs Sawdust

Best BronzeSherwin-WilliamsvsSawdustSherwin-WilliamsΔE 22.9 — Distinct difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Sawdust (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Best Bronze (LRV 9), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 22.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Best Bronze
Sherwin-Williams · 6160
LRV8.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6160
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sawdust
Sherwin-Williams · 6158
LRV25.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6158
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Best Bronze vs Sawdust Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Best Bronze on one side and Sawdust 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.