Paint Color Lab Iron Ore SW 7069
Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) has an LRV of 6. PPG Black Magic (PPG1001-7) is its nearest match (ΔE 1.9).
- LRV
- 6light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Neutralcalculated from Lab
- Hex
- #434341
- RGB
- 67, 67, 65
- CIE Lab
- 28.4 / -0.4 / 1.2D65, from hex
- Depth
- Dark
Closest matches to Iron Ore in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Magic PPG 1001-7 | PPG | 4 | 1.9 | very close |
| Wrought Iron BM 2124-10 | Benjamin Moore | 8.17 | 3.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Iron Mountain BM 2134-30 | Benjamin Moore | 10.96 | 6.4 | similar, clearly different |
| Gotham Gray Valspar 4009-3 | Valspar | 4.69 | 8.4 | same family only |
| Knight's Armor PPG 1001-6 | PPG | 11 | 9.1 | same family only |
| Midnight Blue Behr N480-7 | Behr | 9 | 9.1 | same family only |
| Flora Valspar 5004-2C | Valspar | 9.3 | 9.6 | same family only |
| Adirondack Blue Behr N480-5 | Behr | 23 | 25.0 | same family only |
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Iron Ore on a wall
About Iron Ore
Iron Ore LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) has an LRV of 6, making it a very dark paint color. Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of visible light a surface reflects, with lower numbers indicating less reflection. At this level, Iron Ore absorbs much of the light that reaches the painted surface, so large areas can appear nearly black in some conditions. Its color family is Black, and its calculated undertone is neutral. That classification distinguishes it from colors with a clear warm or cool bias, although surrounding materials and lighting can still affect how the paint appears.
Before using a dark neutral across an entire room, consider the available daylight and the size of the painted area. North-facing light often looks cooler, while south-facing light tends to be warmer. Compare a sample at different times of day, especially near windows and corners. White or light-colored trim can define edges against the dark surface, while the chosen sheen influences how much light reflects from the finish.
Iron Ore in other brands
PPG Black Magic (PPG1001-7) has an LRV of 4 and a ΔE of 1.9 relative to Iron Ore. These colors are very close, though a side-by-side comparison may reveal differences. Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10), at LRV 8.17, has a ΔE of 3.1, making it a close but visibly different match. Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain (2134-30) has an LRV of 10.96 and a ΔE of 6.4, so it is only similar overall. Valspar Gotham Gray (4009-3), with an LRV of 4.69 and a ΔE of 8.4, is also only similar, despite its comparable lightness.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Black Fox (SW 7020), at LRV 7, is slightly lighter than Iron Ore. However, its ΔE of 4.8 indicates a visible color difference. Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076) shares an LRV of 6, so it offers equal light reflectance rather than a lighter or darker result. Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048), at LRV 8, is lighter, while Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258), at LRV 3, is darker. Tricorn Black suits situations where you want less reflected light. Compare samples beside existing finishes because LRV alone cannot predict whether two colors will look alike in your room.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Iron Ore.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.