Iron Gate MQ2-60 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #99948C, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazy Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #99948C · MQ2-60
Iron Gate
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Iron Gate Technical Profile
HEX Code#99948C
RGB153, 148, 140
Estimated LRV29.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#98938C
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#97928B
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#9E9991
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Colors That Work With Iron Gate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Iron Gate
#99948C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Iron Gate
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Iron Gate Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Iron Gate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Iron Gate have?
Iron Gate by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Iron Gate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron Gate are Hazy Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Lazy Afternoon by PPG (a close digital match), Galveston by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Iron Gate's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Iron Gate?
Iron Gate has a estimated lightness value of 29.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Iron Gate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.