Urbane Bronze → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Urbane Bronze
If you love Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze but need a PPG 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 PPG, 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 PPG 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 PPG 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.
The good news: there is a strong PPG match for Urbane Bronze. Seal Skin (PPG1010-7) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Seal Skin is the closest PPG option at LRV 7. Very close match.
PPG Matches for Urbane Bronze
Seal Skin is the closest PPG option at LRV 7. Very close match.
| Urbane Bronze | Seal Skin | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 8 | 7 |
| Hex | #63584E | #58514A |
| Undertone | Warm Bronze-Brown | Deep Warm Brown |
| Family | Brown | Brown |
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.
Seal Skin has deep warm brown undertones. A deep, warm brown-charcoal. PPG's darkest warm neutral. Rich and earthy, like aged leather or dark chocolate. More brown than most charcoals, with a warmth that prevents it from feeling cold.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
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.
Seal Skin in Your Room
In bright light, the warm brown character is rich and visible. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm, almost-black. The brown warmth gives it life that a flat black cannot provide.
LRV and Brightness
Urbane Bronze has an LRV of 8, while Seal Skin has an LRV of 7. 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.
Seal Skin is recommended for: front door, accent wall, exterior trim, shutters, furniture. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Seal Skin in the same rooms you planned for Urbane Bronze.
Urbane Bronze in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) is Seal Skin (PPG1010-7) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Seal Skin is the closest PPG option at LRV 7. Very close match. 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. Seal Skin is a PPG color with deep warm brown undertones and an LRV of 7. With a Delta E of 2.2, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. 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 2.2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a PPG equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in PPG. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing PPG 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.