Welded Iron HDC-AC-17A is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6E6F6D, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shadow Dance from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #6E6F6D · HDC-AC-17A
Welded Iron
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Welded Iron Technical Profile
HEX Code#6E6F6D
RGB110, 111, 109
Estimated LRV15.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Welded Iron
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Shadow Dance
Vista Paint
#6E6F6D
Close digital match
Ocean Storm
Valspar
#6F716F
Close digital match
Up In Smoke
PPG
#6E706D
Close digital match
Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
#6D7070
Close digital match
Sooty
Kilz
#6A6B6B
Close digital match
Boat Anchor
Dunn-Edwards
#6C6B6A
Close digital match
Burnt Ember
Benjamin Moore
#6B6A68
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Hulett Ore
Sherwin-Williams
#726F6C
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#636869
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#626664
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#6C6960
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Colors That Work With Welded Iron
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Welded Iron
#6E6F6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#709F70
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Welded Iron
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Welded Iron 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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Welded Iron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Welded Iron have?
Welded Iron 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 Welded Iron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Welded Iron are Shadow Dance by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Ocean Storm by Valspar (a close digital match), Up In Smoke by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Welded Iron'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 Welded Iron?
Welded Iron has a estimated lightness value of 15.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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