Iron Ore
SW 7069 · Sherwin-Williams
BlackView Iron Ore SW 7069 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#434341
LRV
6
Family
Black
SW 7069
Color profile
Light value
6 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm neutral
Family
Black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This cool, deep and mysterious charcoal can lend an air of sophistication when used sparingly in well-lit spaces – or on exteriors.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 6 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Iron OreThis colorIron OreSherwin-Williams · SW 7069
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Tap any color to compareIron Ore vs Armory
6LRV5
#434341Hex#413D3C
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Iron Ore vs Greenblack
6LRV4
#434341Hex#373A3A
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonecool neutral
Iron Ore vs Rock Bottom
6LRV7
#434341Hex#484C49
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
Iron Ore vs Sealskin
6LRV6
#434341Hex#48423C
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Iron Ore vs Clove
6LRV5
#434341Hex#453E39
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Iron Ore vs Andiron
6LRV5
#434341Hex#424036
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm, green lean
Iron Ore vs Black Fox
6LRV7
#434341Hex#4F4842
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Iron Ore vs Big Dipper
6LRV6
#434341Hex#41494B
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Iron Ore vs Cyberspace
6LRV6
#434341Hex#44484D
BlackFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonecool, violet cast
Iron Ore vs Darkroom
6LRV5
#434341Hex#443E40
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonecool, red cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareIron Ore vs Black Suede
6LRV6
#434341Hex#434342
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Black Suede is near-identical compared with Iron Ore.
Iron Ore vs Broadway
6LRV6
#434341Hex#434442
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Broadway is near-identical compared with Iron Ore.
Iron Ore vs Onyx
6LRV6
#434341Hex#464544
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Onyx is very close match compared with Iron Ore.
Iron Ore vs Grate Black
6LRV6
#434341Hex#454341
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Grate Black is very close match compared with Iron Ore.
Iron Ore vs Black Magic
6LRV4
#434341Hex#414040
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Black Magic is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Iron Ore.
Iron Ore vs Caviar
6LRV5
#434341Hex#3C3E3C
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Caviar is very close match compared with Iron Ore.
Iron Ore vs Arrowhead
6LRV5
#434341Hex#424040
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Arrowhead is very close match compared with Iron Ore.
Iron Ore vs Graphite
6LRV8
#434341Hex#444647
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonecool neutral
Graphite is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Iron Ore.
Iron Ore vs Midnight Oil
6LRV8
#434341Hex#464748
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonecool neutral
Midnight Oil is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Iron Ore.
Iron Ore vs Smelt Black No.G18
6LRV5
#434341Hex#3C3C3C
BlackFamilyBlack
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Smelt Black No.G18 is close match · 1 points darker compared with Iron Ore.
Palettes with Iron Ore
Iron Ore, answered
What is the LRV of Iron Ore?
Iron Ore (SW 7069) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 6, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Iron Ore a warm or cool color?
Iron Ore has a warm undertone (warm neutral).
Can Iron Ore be used outside?
Yes, Iron Ore is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Iron Ore from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Iron Ore is Black Suede (S-H-790) by Behr, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7069
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