Sherwin-Williams Brainstorm Bronze: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 14

Brainstorm Bronze (SW 7033) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 14.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Brainstorm Bronze (100% match).

Compare Brainstorm Bronze with other brands

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LRV

14.4 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7033

HEX

#74685A

RGB

116, 104, 90

HSL

32°, 13%, 40%

Family

Browns

Colors similar to Brainstorm Bronze in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Landmark Sherwin-Williams · SW 9609 · LRV 15

Smokehouse Sherwin-Williams · SW 7040 · LRV 13

Griffin Sherwin-Williams · SW 7026 · LRV 13

Cocoon Sherwin-Williams · SW 6173 · LRV 15

Superior Bronze Sherwin-Williams · SW 6152 · LRV 15

Homestead Brown Sherwin-Williams · SW 7515 · LRV 12

Eclipse Sherwin-Williams · SW 6166 · LRV 14

Library Pewter Sherwin-Williams · SW 0038 · LRV 17

Brainstorm Bronze FAQ

What undertone does Brainstorm Bronze have?

Brainstorm Bronze is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Brainstorm Bronze?

Brainstorm Bronze has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Brainstorm Bronze in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brainstorm Bronze (HGSW7033), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Dash of Pepper (1554), 98%; Glidden: Curlew (PPG1021-6), 98%; PPG: Curlew (PPG1021-6), 97%; Valspar: Groundbreaking (8005-8F), 97%; Behr: Landmark Brown (N220-6), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Cocoa Powder (DET631), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Brainstorm Bronze?

The HEX code of Brainstorm Bronze (SW 7033) is #74685A, RGB 116, 104, 90. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.