Wrought Iron

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron is the type of dark grey paint color that works really well on almost everything; exteriors (yes, the siding!), front doors and garage doors, cabinets and shiplap. Interior designers often recommend this charcoal paint color to be used on cabinets or as an accent color.

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Wrought Iron is a black/brown/gray color that is less harsh than black and the brown in the base adds a little warmth. In fact, Wrought Iron can look like a very dark brown in spaces with a lot of natural light. The gray in the base helps to diffuse and balance the black and the warmth.

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Less goth than a true black, this moody slate grey color is a fitting match for rustic materials such as barnboard or metal.

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

This foolproof shade looks great on exteriors, doors, cabinetry, walls, shutters, etc. It will lean much more contemporary than traditional.

Where could you expect to see it?

This is the kind of shade you might see often used in nice apartment buildings or offices or other spaces meant to appeal to a broad cross-section of people. It’s more practical than expressive, but it’s a workhorse color.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

If you’re looking to stand out from the crowd or express emotion through your paint choices, this might not be the shade for you.

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What's the LRV?

6.16. 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 [color family]s, Wrought Iron has a [adjective] LRV, meaning it reflects a [adjective] amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

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