Brainstorm Bronze vs Limestone paint color comparison

Brainstorm Bronze vs Limestone

Brainstorm Bronze and Limestone come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Brainstorm Bronze belongs to the greige-grey family and Limestone to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 14 vs 13 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Brainstorm Bronze leans warm, Limestone reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Brainstorm Bronze
Sherwin-Williams · 7033
LRV14.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7033
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Limestone
Sherwin-Williams · 9599
LRV13.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9599
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Brainstorm Bronze vs Limestone Simulated Comparison

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