Sherwin Williams Iron Ore

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Ultimately Iron Ore is a dark, deep charcoal gray. Although it is a very rich shade, it is softer than true black.

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Iron Ore (SW 7069) is stunning (& popular) on home exteriors. It’s also a solid pick for accent walls and cabinets..

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Undertones of Iron Ore

LRV of Iron Ore

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Peppercorn's Its LRV of 10 makes it noticeably lighter than Iron Ore, and might be a great choice if black if too stark for you.

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It’s very difficult to distinguish them from each other, even when placed side by side. In my opinion, along with being just a touch darker, Iron Ore is a tiny bit warmer and richer than Wrought Iron.

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With an LRV of 3, Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black is dark enough to be considered a true black.

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Is SW Iron Ore the right color for you? Remember , you need to swatch the shade on your own wall before committing to an entire gallon or two.

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Sherwin Williams Iron Ore

Ultimately Iron Ore is a dark, deep charcoal gray. Although it is a very rich shade, it is softer than true black.

What color is Iron Ore?

Iron Ore (SW 7069) is stunning (& popular) on home exteriors. It’s also a solid pick for accent walls and cabinets..

Undertones of Iron Ore

Its undertones can vary greatly depending on the light. Sometimes it reads cool, with slight blue-gray undertones. On rarer occasions, you might catch warm brown, purple, or even green undertones.

LRV of Iron Ore

Iron Ore has an LRV of 6

LRV = Light Reflective Value

Peppercorn's Its LRV of 10 makes it noticeably lighter than Iron Ore, and might be a great choice if black if too stark for you.

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Iron Ore vs. Peppercorn

It’s very difficult to distinguish them from each other, even when placed side by side. In my opinion, along with being just a touch darker, Iron Ore is a tiny bit warmer and richer than Wrought Iron.

Iron Ore vs. Wrought Iron

With an LRV of 3, Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black is dark enough to be considered a true black.

Iron Ore vs. Tricorn Black

Is SW Iron Ore the right color for you? Remember , you need to swatch the shade on your own wall before committing to an entire gallon or two.

Swipe up to see 31 homes that use Sherwin Williams Iron Ore

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