Nocturne vs Urbane Bronze paint color comparison

Nocturne vs Urbane Bronze

Nocturne and Urbane Bronze come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Nocturne belongs to the greige-grey family and Urbane Bronze to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 8 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Nocturne leans warm, Urbane Bronze reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.0 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

Nocturne
Sherwin-Williams · 9520
LRV7.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9520
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams · 7048
LRV8.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7048
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Nocturne vs Urbane Bronze Simulated Comparison

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