PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsPeppercornvs Sherwin-WilliamsUrbane Bronze
Why this comparison. Gray-black vs brown-black: SW’s two trending dark neutrals.
Peppercorn and Urbane Bronze are very close (ΔE 3.55). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7674
Peppercorn
#5C5852 · LRV 11
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7048
Urbane Bronze
#544F46 · LRV 8
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.55
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
3
Peppercorn is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Peppercorn: red-orange / warm
Urbane Bronze: red-orange / warm
Urbane Bronze: red-orange / warm
Peppercorn is slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 8, 3-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Peppercorn | Urbane Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7674 | SW 7048 |
| Hex | #5C5852 | #544F46 |
| RGB | 92, 88, 82 | 84, 79, 70 |
| LRV | 11 | 8 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
When to pick which
PICK PEPPERCORN
Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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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