How popular is Iron Ore?
Searches per month · USAbout 42,900 searches a month in the USUp 8% on the previous 12 months.
- #4 most-searched paint color in the US
- #3 most-searched Sherwin-Williams color
- #1 most-searched black in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Iron Ore
A deep charcoal with the barest warm undertone. Iron Ore is a softer alternative to pure black, offering drama and sophistication without feeling as stark.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Iron Ore, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Iron Ore
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 7069
- Hex
- #434341
- RGB
- 67, 67, 65
- HSL
- 60, 2%, 26%
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 3, 74Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 28.4, -0.4, 1.2
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-iron-ore
- LRV
- 6 (Dark)
- Undertone
- Warm Charcoal
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- black
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.