PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsTricorn Blackvs Sherwin-WilliamsIron Ore
Why this comparison. SW’s true black against its soft near-black — the most-asked dark paint question.
Tricorn Black and Iron Ore are close but distinct (ΔE 7.93). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6258
Tricorn Black
#2F2F30 · LRV 3
Undertone: true neutral
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7069
Iron Ore
#41464B · LRV 6
Undertone: blue / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
7.93
Different color
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
3
Iron Ore is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Tricorn Black: true neutral
Iron Ore: blue / cool
Iron Ore: blue / cool
Iron Ore is slightly lighter (LRV 6 vs 3, 3-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Tricorn Black | Iron Ore |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 6258 | SW 7069 |
| Hex | #2F2F30 | #41464B |
| RGB | 47, 47, 48 | 65, 70, 75 |
| LRV | 3 | 6 |
| Undertone | true neutral | blue / cool |
| 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 IRON ORE
Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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