Smokehouse vs Status Bronze paint color comparison

Smokehouse vs Status Bronze

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Smokehouse reads as greige-grey, while Status Bronze reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 13 vs 8, Smokehouse will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 9.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams · 7040
LRV13.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7040
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Status Bronze
Sherwin-Williams · 7034
LRV8.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7034
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Smokehouse vs Status Bronze Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smokehouse on one side and Status 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.