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Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore

SW 7069 · #434341 · LRV ~5.6

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Iron Ore (~100% proximity)

Iron Ore (SW 7069) is a deep gray from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Iron Ore in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

SW 7069

HEX

#434341

RGB

67, 67, 65

HSL

60°, 2%, 26%

Family

Grays

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Iron Ore FAQ

What undertone does Iron Ore have?

Iron Ore has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Ore?

Iron Ore has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. 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?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), ~100% proximity; Behr: Broadway (PPU18-20), ~99% proximity; PPG: Onyx (PPG1011-7), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Onyx (PPG1011-7), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Notre Dame (CSP-570), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Chocolate Fix (DEBN80), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Arrowhead (8006-11F), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~93% 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 (SW 7069) is #434341, RGB 67, 67, 65. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.