Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore SW 7069: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 6

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

Compare Iron Ore with other brands

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LRV

5.6 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

SW 7069

HEX

#434341

RGB

67, 67, 65

HSL

60°, 2%, 26%

Family

Grays

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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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. 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 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.

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

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), 100%; Behr: Broadway (PPU18-20), 99%; PPG: Onyx (PPG1011-7), 98%; Glidden: Onyx (PPG1011-7), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Notre Dame (CSP-570), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Chocolate Fix (DEBN80), 96%; Valspar: Arrowhead (8006-11F), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 93%. 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 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.