Sherwin Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) Paint Color

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.