Iron Ore 7069 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #434341, estimated LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Subway from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #434341 · 7069
Iron Ore
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Iron Ore
Iron Ore is the warm charcoal that reads almost-black indoors and softer outside — the in-between people choose when true black feels too severe. At LRV 6 it has real depth, but its warm gray base keeps it from the hard edge of a pure black, which is why it's a favorite for exterior bodies, front doors, and moody cabinetry.
In bright light its brown-gray warmth shows; in shadow it deepens toward black. It pairs naturally with warm whites, wood tones, and black hardware. Behr Broadway and PPG Onyx are its closest cross-brand matches, both very close on the wall.
Iron Ore Technical Profile
HEX Code#434341
RGB67, 67, 65
Estimated LRV5.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Subway
Hirshfield's
#454543
Close digital match
Broadway
Behr
#434442
Close digital match
Cauldron
Dutch Boy
#41403E
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Subway
Vista Paint
#41403D
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Onyx
PPG
#464544
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Dark Sky
Kilz
#464541
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Notre Dame
Benjamin Moore
#414444
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Off-Black
Farrow & Ball
#444546
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#3C3E3C
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#464647
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Colors That Work With Iron Ore
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Iron Ore
#434341
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B6E49
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Iron Ore
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Iron Ore 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 Ore — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Iron Ore have?
Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams 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 Ore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron Ore are Subway by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Broadway by Behr (a close digital match), Cauldron by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Iron Ore'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 Ore?
Iron Ore has a estimated lightness value of 5.6, 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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