Iron Mountain

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

This color is just dramatically amazing!

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The perfect charcoal gray, we love using Iron Mountain as an accent color on interior doors, cabinetry and wall paneling. It is a bold and saturated gray that adds subtle drama to a space. Paired next to a crisp white, this duo is unstoppable!

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Every room needs a little drama, and a high impact paint color is the perfect way to add a power statement to your space. Benjamin Moore’s Iron Mountain is a rich charcoal with just a touch of warmth. It works beautifully with warm woods, sandy natural fiber rugs, crisp whites, and of course the whole gradient of grays. Nearly any neutral you can dream up will work beautifully with this intense shade.

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

While it certainly leans more contemporary, this charcoal shade is light enough that it can be used in more traditional homes, particularly on cabinetry or wainscotting when paired with light neutrals. It might feel a bit practical for a bedroom but would be great in a kitchen, office, living room, etc.

Where could you expect to see it?

Picture Iron Mountain on the walls of a hotel lobby in Colorado with a giant fireplace and overstuffed leather chairs. Or on the exterior of a cute modern bungalow in Seattle or Austin.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

This shade leans contemporary and masculine, so wouldn’t be right for a more delicate space.

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What's the LRV?

9.13. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other dark grays, Iron Mountain has a low LRV, meaning it reflects a small amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

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