Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Iron Wood |
| SKU | ECC-33-1 |
| Hex | #A0A6A8 |
| RGB | 160, 166, 168 |
| HSL | 195°, 4%, 64% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Iron Wood
Iron Wood sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Iron Wood is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Clare
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Iron Wood within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A0A6A8 in HSL space. Pair Iron Wood with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Iron Wood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Iron Wood from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr ECC-33-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Iron Wood
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Iron Wood is Network Gray (SW 7073). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Network Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Network Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Iron Wood
The closest Valspar equivalent of Iron Wood is Cloud Mountain (V115-2). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.4 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Cloud Mountain and you'll get the same color. See the full Cloud Mountain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Iron Wood
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Baby Seal (DE6361), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Iron Wood without repainting risk. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Iron Wood
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cobblestone Path (1606), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Iron Wood without repainting risk. See the full Cobblestone Path swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Iron Wood
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Metropolis Mood (0526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Iron Wood without repainting risk. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Iron Wood
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Ironed Gray (436-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Iron Wood without repainting risk. See the full Ironed Gray swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Iron Wood
At Clare, the closest color to Iron Wood is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Iron Wood
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Iron Wood is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Iron Wood
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Iron Wood is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Iron Wood
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Iron Wood is Chain Reaction (C2-985) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chain Reaction swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Iron Wood
Kompozit has no exact twin of Iron Wood. The nearest is Beacon Fog (0490) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Iron Wood
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Iron Wood. The nearest is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Iron Wood
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Iron Wood — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.72). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-33-1 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →