PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsIron Orevs Sherwin-WilliamsPeppercorn
Why this comparison. Peppercorn is a dark gray, Iron Ore a near-black — depth is the whole decision.
Iron Ore and Peppercorn are close but distinct (ΔE 9.95). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7069
Iron Ore
#41464B · LRV 6
Undertone: blue / cool
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7674
Peppercorn
#5C5852 · LRV 11
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
9.95
Different color
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
5
Peppercorn is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Iron Ore: blue / cool
Peppercorn: red-orange / warm
Peppercorn: red-orange / warm
Peppercorn is slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6, 5-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Iron Ore | Peppercorn |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7069 | SW 7674 |
| Hex | #41464B | #5C5852 |
| RGB | 65, 70, 75 | 92, 88, 82 |
| LRV | 6 | 11 |
| Undertone | blue / cool | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Black | Gray |
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 PEPPERCORN
Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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