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: 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.
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