Iron River DEA176 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4D504B, LRV 8 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep River from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4D504B · DEA176
Iron River
8%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Iron River Technical Profile
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Iron River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Iron River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsIron River
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDeep River
Deep River
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Enchanted Forest Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Oyster Catch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rock Bottom
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dark Moon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Forest Floor
Behr
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Blackened Pine
Valspar
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Toasted Poppyseed
Kilz
Very similar
Mertie Kay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Iron River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Iron River
#4D504B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#527C57
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Iron River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Iron River 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Iron River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Iron River have?
Iron River by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Iron River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron River are Deep River by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Enchanted Forest Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Licorice by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Iron River'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 River?
Iron River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Iron River's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.