Andiron 6174 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #424036, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Woods Hole from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #424036 · 6174
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5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Andiron in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Andiron in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAndiron
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWoods Hole
Woods Hole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grey Olive
RAL
Nearly identical
Havana Coffee
Behr
Very similar
River Rock
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Magpie
Valspar
Very similar
Ruggero Grey
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bravo Brown
Vista Paint
Very similar
Incense Stick
Kilz
Very similar
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Deepest Earth Green
PPG
Visible difference
Wood .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Andiron
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Andiron
#424036
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B6744
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Andiron
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Andiron 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Andiron.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Andiron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Andiron have?
Andiron by Sherwin-Williams 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 Andiron in your own space before committing.
What colors match Andiron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Andiron are Woods Hole by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Grey Olive by RAL (a near-identical match), Havana Coffee by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Andiron'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 Andiron?
Andiron has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Andiron's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.