Iron Wood ECC-33-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A0A6A8, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Network Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A0A6A8 · ECC-33-1
Iron Wood
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Iron Wood Technical Profile
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Iron Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Iron Wood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrIron Wood
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNetwork Gray
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cold Steel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Baby Seal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Philosophical Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Cobblestone Path
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Drizzling Mist
Valspar
Very similar
Sensual Silver
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Sardine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Iron Wood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Iron Wood
#A0A6A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Iron Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Iron Wood 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 Wood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Iron Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Iron Wood have?
Iron Wood by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Iron Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Iron Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron Wood are Network Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cold Steel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silvered Chain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Iron Wood'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 Wood?
Iron Wood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.6, 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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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 Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.