Iron Ore (DE5153) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Egyptian Clay (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Iron Ore in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

17 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5153

HEX

#AF5B46

RGB

175, 91, 70

HSL

12°, 43%, 48%

Family

Reds

Colors similar to Iron Ore in Dunn-Edwards

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Iron Ore FAQ

What is the LRV of Iron Ore?

Iron Ore has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Iron Ore in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Egyptian Clay (CSP-1140), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Glowing Firelight (PPG1191-7), ~95% proximity; Behr: Colorful Leaves (M190-7), ~94% proximity; PPG: Glowing Firelight (PPG1191-7), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Caliente (M104), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Jalapeño (SW 6629), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pennywise (HGSW6349), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Iron Ore?

The HEX code of Iron Ore (DE5153) is #AF5B46, RGB 175, 91, 70. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.