Ref. #7F5749 · QE-15
Iron Oxide
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Iron Oxide Technical Profile
What color is Iron Oxide? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #7F5749. Colors similar to Iron Oxide include Benjamin Moore English Brown, Benjamin Moore Espresso, Benjamin Moore Butternut Brown. Iron Oxide has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Iron Oxide creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Iron Oxide pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Iron Oxide
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Iron Oxide
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Iron Oxide
#7F5749
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#978B64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Iron Oxide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Iron Oxide Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Iron Oxide.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Iron Oxide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Iron Oxide have?
Iron Oxide by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Iron Oxide from other brands?
The closest matches are English Brown by Benjamin Moore (#7E5749), Espresso by Benjamin Moore (#7D5648), Butternut Brown by Benjamin Moore (#7F594A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Iron Oxide?
Iron Oxide has an LRV of 11.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Iron Oxide's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.