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Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) Paint Color


Color Name: Iron Ore (SW 7069)
Hex Color Code: #434341
RGB Color Code: RGB(67, 67, 65)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 3.0%, 73.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral Gray





About Iron Ore (SW 7069) color - its meaning and example

About Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) paint with example


Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore is a dark gray (charcoal) neutral paint color. The paint is a popular choice for exteriors and also an excellent choice for interiors. The dark gray charcoal paint, like Iron Ore, can create a cozy, calm, and relaxing atmosphere. It can be paired with light and bright colors to create a contrast.

Iron Ore has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6, which means it reflects some amount of light. This makes it a dark color, but not the darkest or complete black available. Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black is darker than Iron Ore with an LRV of 3, which reflects even less light.


What are Sherwin Williams's Iron Ore undertones?

Iron Ore is a neutral color. However, in some lighting conditions, it looks a little greenish.


Living room painted with Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) color.

Living Room painted with Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) color

credit: @style.and.grace.interiors

Here is a living room painted with Sherwin Williams Iron Ore on a shiplap. Repos Gray and White paint on the walls brings brightness and light to the room. The space looks sophisticated and stylish.


Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) as exterior paint.

Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) as home exterior paint

credit: @cascadewestcoatings

The shakes of the house exterior which painted with Sherwin Williams Iron Ore. The iron ore paint paired with Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019) on the wall and the white paint on the shutter look versatile and elegant.


Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) as exterior paint.

Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) as home exterior paint

credit: @cascadewestcoatings


What color is Iron Ore (SW 7069)?

Iron Ore (SW 7069) color belongs to the Neutral Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Iron Ore (SW 7069) is #434341, and the RGB color code is RGB(67, 67, 65).

In the RGB color model, Iron Ore (SW 7069) has a red value of 67, a green value of 67, and a blue value of 65. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.0% yellow, and 73.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 1.5 % saturation, and 25.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Iron Ore (SW 7069) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 3.0 % saturation and 26.3 % brightness/value.


Iron Ore (SW 7069) is cool or warm?

The color Iron Ore (SW 7069) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Iron Ore (SW 7069)?

Iron Ore (SW 7069) has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Iron Ore (SW 7069) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 6 puts Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Iron Ore (SW 7069) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(67, 67, 65)
Red
67 (26.3%)
Green
67 (26.3%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.99%
Key
73.73%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 1.5 %, 25.9 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
1.52 %.
Lightness
25.88 %.

RYB

RYB(144, 154, 165)
Red
144 (56.5%)
Yellow
154 (60.3%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
2.99 %.
Brightness / Value
26.27 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 25.49 %

B: 73.73 %

XYZ

X : 5.28

Y : 5.59

Z : 5.8

YXY

Y1 : 5.59

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 73.73%

M : 73.73%

Y : 74.51%


LRV

~ 5.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.8GY 2.7/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 28.35

A : -0.44

B : 1.21

CIE-Lch

L : 28.35

C : 1.29

H : 109.9

CIE-Luv

L : 28.35

U : 0.1

V : 1.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 23.64

A : -1.54

B : 2






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Iron Ore (SW 7069) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Iron Ore (SW 7069) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#3F3F3F
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ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to British Standard 4800


#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#443F39
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to Pantone PMS


#43403D
PANTONE 10398 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#45403B
PANTONE 8625 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#3D3935
PANTONE Black 7 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to RAL Classic


#4C4A44
RAL 7022 - Umbra Gray
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#3B3C36
RAL 6015 - Black olive
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


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#464646
WordPress WP Dark Gray
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)





Paint similar to Iron Ore (SW 7069) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Iron Ore (SW 7069) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to Sherwin Williams


#434341
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
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#373A3A
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ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Behr


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to Behr


#434442
Broadway (PPU18-20)
ΔE - 0.68 (99.3% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#413F3E
Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to PPG Paints


#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#414040
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ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to Benjamin Moore


#404343
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ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#444647
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#3D3F40
Black Panther (2125-10)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#3D3D3E
Black Jack (2133-20)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Valspar


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to Valspar


#3C3E3C
Caviar (8006-4G)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#424040
Arrowhead (8006-11F)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#3F3E39
Magpie (8005-1G)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#46484A
Muskeg Grey (4005-2C)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Iron Ore (SW 7069) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Iron Ore (SW 7069) to Dunn-Edwards


#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
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Black Bean (DE 6385)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) - #434341 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) - #434341 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#434341
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
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#3A373E
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#2B3441
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#F3E2C9
Gardenia (SW 6665)
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#E0E7E2
Glimmer (SW 6476)
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#DCE7E8
Sky High (SW 6504)
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#D8E0DF
Mountain Air (SW 6224)
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#E9DDD4
Polite White (SW 6056)
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#F3E3CA
Welcome White (SW 6658)
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#E7DFC5
Ionic Ivory (SW 6406)
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