Metropolis vs Urbane Bronze paint color comparison

Metropolis vs Urbane Bronze

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (8 vs 8), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams · 9575
LRV8.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9575
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams · 7048
LRV8.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7048
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Metropolis vs Urbane Bronze Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Metropolis 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.