PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsIron Orevs Sherwin-WilliamsUrbane Bronze
Why this comparison. The two SW dark-warm flagships; exterior-color decision.
Iron Ore and Urbane Bronze are close but distinct (ΔE 9.72). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7069
Iron Ore
#41464B · LRV 6
Undertone: blue / cool
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7048
Urbane Bronze
#544F46 · LRV 8
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
9.72
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Urbane Bronze is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Iron Ore: blue / cool
Urbane Bronze: red-orange / warm
Urbane Bronze: red-orange / warm
LRV is essentially equal (6 vs 8) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Iron Ore | Urbane Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7069 | SW 7048 |
| Hex | #41464B | #544F46 |
| RGB | 65, 70, 75 | 84, 79, 70 |
| LRV | 6 | 8 |
| Undertone | blue / cool | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Black | Gray |
When to pick which
PICK IRON ORE
Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
PICK URBANE BRONZE
Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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