PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsTricorn Blackvs Benjamin MooreWrought Iron
Why this comparison. The two top exterior/door blacks; warm-vs-cool comparison.
Tricorn Black and Wrought Iron are close but distinct (ΔE 7.53). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6258
Tricorn Black
#2F2F30 · LRV 3
Undertone: true neutral
BENJAMIN MOORE · 2124-10
Wrought Iron
#3D423E · LRV 6
Undertone: true neutral
The numbers
ΔE2000
7.53
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
3
Wrought Iron is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Tricorn Black: true neutral
Wrought Iron: true neutral
Wrought Iron: true neutral
Wrought Iron is slightly lighter (LRV 6 vs 3, 3-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Tricorn Black | Wrought Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 6258 | 2124-10 |
| Hex | #2F2F30 | #3D423E |
| RGB | 47, 47, 48 | 61, 66, 62 |
| LRV | 3 | 6 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Family | Black | Black |
When to pick which
PICK TRICORN BLACK
Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black
Best when you want the more neutral baseline — works in nearly any room.
PICK WROUGHT IRON
Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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