Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
SW 7069
Iron Ore is the soft black that designers specify when true black feels too harsh. It is a deep charcoal with a faintly warm, smoky quality that keeps definition in trim, doors, window sashes, exteriors, and accent walls. Against Tricorn Black it reads gentler and more forgiving of dust and texture, which is why it wins most residential applications.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Notre Dame CSP-570 (#404343) · Graphite 1603 (#444647) · Midnight Oil 1631 (#464748)
Farrow & Ball: Grate Black No. 9920 (#454341) · Liquorice No. CB10 (#4A4949) · Off-Black No. 57 (#454749)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Sealskin SW 7675 (#48423C) · Rock Bottom SW 7062 (#484C49) · Darkroom SW 7083 (#443E40)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Iron Ore?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore SW 7069 is #434341. In RGB that is 67, 67, 65. Use these values to reproduce Iron Ore in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Farrow & Ball equivalent of Iron Ore?
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Iron Ore is Grate Black No. 9920 (#454341). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Iron Ore warm or cool?
Iron Ore is a near-neutral charcoal with a subtle warm softness, not a cold blue-black. With an LRV of approximately 5.6, it reads as black in most light but reveals its charcoal depth in direct sun, especially on exteriors. That slight softness makes it easier to live with than a true black on large surfaces. It pairs with practically anything, though it sings against warm whites and natural wood.
Why does Iron Ore look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #434341 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Iron Ore have?
Iron Ore has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 6, meaning it reflects about 6% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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