Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) records 8.14% LRV and 34.5 L*_HK lightness (#54504A, RGB 84/80/74). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=34.22, a*=0.43, b*=4.12, C*=4.14, h°=84°) place SW 7048 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) are Behr Black Bean (790D-7, ΔE=1.91) and Benjamin Moore Dragon'S Breath (1547, ΔE=0.65).
Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048, #54504A) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) | #54504A | 8.14% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Black Bean (790D-7) | #57544C | 9% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.91 (96%) |
| Behr #2 | Berry Brown (PPU24-02) | #544F4C | 8% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.11 (95.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Dragon'S Breath (1547) | #55514A | 8.34% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.65 (98.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Midsummer Night (2134-20) | #504A45 | 7.05% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.44 (94.9%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.91 equivalent for SW 7048: Black Bean (790D-7) delivers identical 9% reflectance to SW 7048 with +0.98 higher C*=5.12 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.11 alternative to SW 7048: Berry Brown (PPU24-02) delivers identical 8% reflectance to SW 7048 with -1.25 softer C*=2.89 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.12 alternative to SW 7048: Dark Cavern (790F-7) delivers identical 8% reflectance to SW 7048 with -1.25 softer C*=2.89 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.65 match for SW 7048: Dragon'S Breath (1547) delivers identical 8.34% reflectance to SW 7048 with +0.57 higher C*=4.71 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.44 alternative to SW 7048: Midsummer Night (2134-20) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) with matched C*=4.16 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.45 alternative to SW 7048: Willow (CC-542) delivers identical 7.92% reflectance to SW 7048 with +1.07 higher C*=5.21 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Urbane Bronze (#54504A, LRV 8.14%).
Urbane Bronze (SW 7048, b*=4.12) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Urbane Bronze (8.14% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7048 (2700K shifts to #604D3D)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7048 (Urbane Bronze) reflects 8.14% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) registers J'=36.5, a'=0.41, and b'=3.31 with HSL (36°, 6%, 31%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 34.5 L*_HK. Because SW 7048 carries a*=0.43 red-green and b*=4.12 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.14, Urbane Bronze projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7048 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) holds its native #574F47 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7048 adapts to #5A4F43; at 3500K halogen, Urbane Bronze transitions to #5C4E41; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7048 warms to #5E4E3F; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) settles at #604D3D.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048, #54504A), Behr Black Bean (790D-7, #57544C, LRV 9%) scores ΔE2000=1.91 and CAM16=1.91, followed by Berry Brown (PPU24-02, ΔE=2.11). In Benjamin Moore, Dragon'S Breath (1547, #55514A, LRV 8.34%) achieves ΔE2000=0.65 ahead of Midsummer Night (2134-20, ΔE=2.44). Coordinate SW 7048 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Summit Gray (SW 7669) hallways, and Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze.
Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 8.14% (#54504A) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 34.5 L*_HK.
At 8.14% reflectance, Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) is a deep statement Sherwin-Williams shade (L*=34.22, RGB 84/80/74) suited for cabinetry, islands, or exterior accents.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=34.22, a*=0.43, b*=4.12) classifies Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=4.14 chroma and h°=84° hue.
Pair Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) with North & East Windows for SW 7048 (8.14% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Urbane Bronze (8.14% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7048 shifts from #54504A toward #604D3D.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048, #54504A) are Behr Black Bean (790D-7, #57544C) at ΔE2000=1.91 and Benjamin Moore Dragon'S Breath (1547, #55514A) at ΔE2000=0.65.
Both 790D-7 and 1547 matches are verified against Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048, LRV 8.14%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Extra White (SW 7006) with Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.