Paint Visualizer AICharcoal paint color
Iron Ore
A soft charcoal close to black
Iron Ore works on cabinets, doors, and exterior details. Pair it with warm white walls and wood for a softer contrast than pure black.
- Color family
- Charcoal
- Undertone
- Soft gray
- Light reflectance
- 5.55 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
Color & light
Color and lighting
Light reveals the charcoal; shade brings it closer to black.
Lightness
5.55 LRVA deep shade that reflects little light.
Temperature
neutralIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 67
- Green
- 67
- Blue
- 65
HSL
- Hue
- 60°
- Saturation
- 2%
- Lightness
- 26%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The soft gray becomes visible.
Cool or indirect light
It looks darker and more even.
Warm evening light
The charcoal takes on a warmer cast.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Iron Ore in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Charcoal walls complement the curved cream sofa and timber chair.
Dining room
Dark gray walls frame the wood dining table and pale chairs.
Kitchen cabinets
Charcoal cabinets contrast with pale counters and brass pendants.
Bedroom
Dark walls complement cream bedding and the wood bed.
Home office
Charcoal built-ins surround the wood desk and cream armchair.
Bathroom
Dark gray paint contrasts with pale stone and the wood vanity.
Exterior
See Iron Ore on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Charcoal siding contrasts with white porch columns and stonework.
Front door
The charcoal door adds depth to the pale stone entrance.
Shutters & trim
Dark shutters frame tall windows beside climbing plants.
Fences & garden structures
Charcoal fencing backs the timber bench and pale hydrangeas.
Stucco
Dark gray stucco contrasts with the wood door and large glazing.
Garage door
The charcoal garage door stands out against cream stucco.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Iron Ore
Light and dark
White and charcoal add clear contrast.
- Iron OreSW 7069 · Main color
- Pure WhiteSW 7005 · Second color
- Accessible BeigeSW 7036 · Accent color
Green and blue
Muted green and navy bring in more color.
- Iron OreSW 7069 · Main color
- Evergreen FogSW 9130 · Second color
- NavalSW 6244 · Accent color
Warm accents
A warm neutral with an earthy accent.
- Iron OreSW 7069 · Main color
- Accessible BeigeSW 7036 · Second color
- Cavern ClaySW 7701 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Lighter and darker neutrals from Sherwin-Williams
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