Match Relic Bronze
Sherwin-Williams Relic Bronze is a deep, low-reflectance shade, warm in character with an LRV of 17. The matches below are the closest equivalents available across every brand on Pontata, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score. A ΔE under 3 is subtle; under 10 is noticeable but harmonious; above 25 means genuinely different colors.
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Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
With LRVs of 17 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 2.1 you'd need them side by side to tell them apart.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 3.0 you'd need them side by side to tell them apart.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room. The ΔE 4.8 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.
Relic Bronze reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 6.4 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
Rich and Rare reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 6.6 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
Relic Bronze reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 8.3 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (21 vs 17) makes Rusty the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 10.1 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
A 12-point LRV gap (28 vs 17) makes Curry the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 12.8 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
A 5-point LRV gap (17 vs 11) makes Relic Bronze the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 13.3 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
Spiced Honey reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 13.5 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
Butter Rum reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 17), opening up a space where Relic Bronze encloses it. At ΔE 16.6 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
Middle Buff reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 17.9 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
With LRVs of 18 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 19.7 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.