PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsIron Orevs Benjamin MooreWrought Iron
Why this comparison. The two most-specified soft blacks in America, one from each brand.
Iron Ore and Wrought Iron are close but distinct (ΔE 6.06). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7069
Iron Ore
#41464B · LRV 6
Undertone: blue / cool
BENJAMIN MOORE · 2124-10
Wrought Iron
#3D423E · LRV 6
Undertone: true neutral
The numbers
ΔE2000
6.06
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
0
Wrought Iron is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Iron Ore: blue / cool
Wrought Iron: true neutral
Wrought Iron: true neutral
LRV is essentially equal (6 vs 6) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Iron Ore | Wrought Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 7069 | 2124-10 |
| Hex | #41464B | #3D423E |
| RGB | 65, 70, 75 | 61, 66, 62 |
| LRV | 6 | 6 |
| Undertone | blue / cool | true neutral |
| Family | Black | Black |
When to pick which
PICK IRON ORE
Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
PICK WROUGHT IRON
Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron
Best when you want the more neutral baseline — works in nearly any room.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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