Iron Wood ECC-33-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A0A6A8, estimated 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.
Behr · #A0A6A8 · ECC-33-1
Iron Wood
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Iron Wood Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0A6A8
RGB160, 166, 168
Estimated LRV37.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#A0A5A7
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#9EA4A6
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Silvered Chain
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Baby Seal
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#A1A5A8
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#A4A9AC
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Cobblestone Path
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#9FA6A6
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#99A1A5
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Colors That Work With Iron Wood
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Iron Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron Wood are Network Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Cold Steel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Silvered Chain by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Iron Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.