Iron Gate 1545 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8C8375, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bear Cub from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #8C8375 · 1545
Iron Gate
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Iron Gate Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C8375
RGB140, 131, 117
Estimated LRV23.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#8E8475
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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
#8C8375
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 Benjamin Moore 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 Gate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron Gate are Bear Cub by PPG (a close digital match), Dark Ash by PPG (a close digital match), Terrain by Sherwin-Williams (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 23.1, 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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