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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 color
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 is slightly lighter (LRV 6 vs 3, 3-point delta).

Specs side by side

SpecTricorn BlackWrought Iron
BrandSherwin-WilliamsBenjamin Moore
SKUSW 62582124-10
Hex#2F2F30#3D423E
RGB47, 47, 4861, 66, 62
LRV36
Undertonetrue neutraltrue neutral
FamilyBlackBlack

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.

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