Urbane Bronze → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Urbane Bronze
If you love Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze but need a Benjamin Moore alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) is a dark brown with warm bronze-brown undertones. SW's 2021 Color of the Year. A warm, earthy dark brown with sophisticated depth. Richer and warmer than a dark gray, more refined than a chocolate. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 8) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Urbane Bronze and every Benjamin Moore color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
Honestly, Benjamin Moore does not have a perfect equivalent for Urbane Bronze. The closest option is Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) with a Delta E of 7.2, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Kendall Charcoal is grayer and greener. Urbane Bronze is warmer and browner. Similar depth, different undertone character. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Benjamin Moore store.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Urbane Bronze
Kendall Charcoal is grayer and greener. Urbane Bronze is warmer and browner. Similar depth, different undertone character.
| Urbane Bronze | Kendall Charcoal | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 8 | 12.67 |
| Hex | #63584E | #6D6D67 |
| Undertone | Warm Bronze-Brown | Warm Green-Gray |
| Family | Brown | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Urbane Bronze has warm bronze-brown undertones. SW's 2021 Color of the Year. A warm, earthy dark brown with sophisticated depth. Richer and warmer than a dark gray, more refined than a chocolate.
Kendall Charcoal has warm green-gray undertones. A deep, warm charcoal with subtle green undertones. Dark enough to make a statement without going full black.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Urbane Bronze's warm bronze-brown quality may read differently than Kendall Charcoal's warm green-gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Urbane Bronze in Your Room
In bright light, the warm bronze quality shines. In dim rooms, it reads as a rich, dark neutral. Stunning on front doors, accent walls, and exterior trim.
Kendall Charcoal in Your Room
Reads as a rich charcoal in most rooms. The green undertone shows in very bright light. Pairs beautifully with warm whites and brass accents.
LRV and Brightness
Urbane Bronze has an LRV of 8, while Kendall Charcoal has an LRV of 12.67. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Urbane Bronze
Sherwin Williams recommends Urbane Bronze for: front door, accent wall, exterior, powder room, office. With an LRV of 8, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Kendall Charcoal is recommended for: accent wall, exterior, front door, office, powder room. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Urbane Bronze in Other Brands
Looking for Urbane Bronze equivalents in other brands besides Benjamin Moore? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) is Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) with a Delta E of 7.2, which rates as a "approximate" match. Kendall Charcoal is grayer and greener. Urbane Bronze is warmer and browner. Similar depth, different undertone character. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Urbane Bronze is a Sherwin Williams color with warm bronze-brown undertones and an LRV of 8. Kendall Charcoal is a Benjamin Moore color with warm green-gray undertones and an LRV of 12.67. With a Delta E of 7.2, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 7.2, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.