Iron Gate (MQ2-60) is a mid-tone greige from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 31.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Galveston Gray (98% match).

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LRV

31.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

MQ2-60

HEX

#9C978D

RGB

156, 151, 141

HSL

40°, 7%, 58%

Family

Greiges

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Iron Gate FAQ

What undertone does Iron Gate have?

Iron Gate is a mid-tone greige with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Iron Gate?

Iron Gate has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 31.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Iron Gate in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Galveston Gray (AC-27), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Hare's Tail Grass (DEGR28), 98%; Valspar: Aspen Gray (6004-2A), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Pavestone (SW 7642), 98%; Glidden: Steeped Tea (PPG0999-4), 97%; PPG: Steeped Tea (PPG0999-4), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cornwall Slate (HGSW9131), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Iron Gate?

The HEX code of Iron Gate (MQ2-60) is #9C978D, RGB 156, 151, 141. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.