Paint Color Lab Status Bronze SW 7034
Sherwin-Williams Status Bronze (SW 7034) has an LRV of 8; PPG Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7) is its closest match at ΔE 4.8.
- LRV
- 8light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #5C4D3C
- RGB
- 92, 77, 60
- CIE Lab
- 33.8 / 3.4 / 12.4D65, from hex
- Depth
- Dark
Closest matches to Status Bronze in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarsaparilla PPG 1018-7 | PPG | 8 | 4.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Iron Mountain BM 2134-30 | Benjamin Moore | 10.96 | 9.1 | same family only |
| Flora Valspar 5004-2C | Valspar | 9.3 | 11.2 | same family only |
| Black Magic PPG 1001-7 | PPG | 4 | 11.3 | same family only |
| Wrought Iron BM 2124-10 | Benjamin Moore | 8.17 | 11.3 | same family only |
| Midnight Blue Behr N480-7 | Behr | 9 | 16.5 | same family only |
| Almost Charcoal Valspar 4008-2B | Valspar | 15.93 | 17.0 | same family only |
| Muted Sage Behr N350-5 | Behr | 28 | 26.1 | same family only |
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Status Bronze on a wall
About Status Bronze
Status Bronze LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Status Bronze (SW 7034) has an LRV of 8, placing it in the dark range of the brown color family. Light Reflectance Value measures how much visible light a painted surface reflects. Lower values indicate less reflected light, so this color will generally absorb more light than a pale neutral. Its calculated undertone is warm yellow, which can influence how the brown appears under different lighting conditions. The hex value is #5C4D3C. On walls, this depth can create a strong contrast with light trim and other high-LRV finishes. In a room with limited natural light, dark paint can make surfaces appear deeper and reduce the sense of brightness. Test a sample on multiple walls before committing, since daylight and artificial bulbs can change its appearance.
Status Bronze in other brands
PPG Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7) is the nearest listed alternative, with an LRV of 8.0 and a ΔE of 4.8. A ΔE above 4 indicates that the colors are only similar, rather than near-identical, despite their matching light-reflectance values. Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain (2134-30) has an LRV of 10.96 and a ΔE of 9.1, making the difference more noticeable. Valspar Flora (5004-2C), with an LRV of 9.3 and a ΔE of 11.2, is another broader comparison rather than a close match. These figures help distinguish similar depth from actual color similarity. Always compare physical samples under the lighting used in the intended room.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Porpoise (SW 7047) has an LRV of 13, making it lighter than Status Bronze. Its ΔE of 9.2 indicates a visible color difference beyond the change in brightness. This option is worth sampling when a room needs a dark neutral that reflects more light. Sherwin-Williams Black Fox (SW 7020), at LRV 7, is darker by LRV, with a ΔE of 6.2. Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069), at LRV 6, is darker still and has a ΔE of 10.6. Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) shares an LRV of 8, but its ΔE of 6.9 shows that equal reflectance does not mean equal color. Choose among these alternatives by comparing both depth and undertone. A sample board makes the differences easier to assess before painting an entire room.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Status Bronze.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.