Looking for the perfect black paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron and if it might be right for your home!
Black paint colors can be a bold choice for interiors. If you’re interested in the drama and coziness they provide without the full darkness level, this may be the post for you!
Deep charcoal, almost-black paint colors can still provide that bold, rich color while avoiding the harshness of a true black.
Muted black paint colors work well with many decor styles, other paint colors, and many finishes, making them a great choice for those looking for a bit of bold!
Let’s talk about the details of Wrought Iron.
Wrought Iron, Benjamin Moore, 2124-10
Wrought Iron is a muted, soft black that often appears as a deep charcoal. Its almost-black appearance gives a space a sophisticated, moody feel.
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Color Family
Wrought Iron is in the black family.
Light Reflectance Value
8
Light Reflective Value measures how much light a color bounces around. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 8, Wrought Iron is a very dark paint color, although it’s on the lighter end for a black paint color. Wrought Iron often appears as an almost black.
RGB Colors
R: 74 G: 75 B: 76
RGB describes the amount of each color – red, green, and blue – present in a color.
This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#4A4B4C
Undertones
Wrought Iron has soft blue, gray, and brown undertones.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Wrought Iron will appear as more of a deep charcoal or muted black. Its blue undertones, which prevent it from looking black, will be more apparent.
In north-facing rooms without much natural light or in interior rooms such as a bathroom, Wrought Iron will most often look black. Its gray undertones will be more apparent.
It’s very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
I like to use dark paint colors like Wrought Iron for:
- Walls of a room you want to feel cozier such as a bedroom, living room, or den (you can even paint the trim and moldings for a more sophisticated feel)
- Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
- Built-ins
- Cabinets or a kitchen island
- Accent wall
- Interior or exterior doors
- Shutters
- Home exterior
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil
- Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart
- Behr Astronomical
- Sherwin Williams Iron Ore
- Benjamin Moore Graphite
- Benjamin Moore Racoon Fur
- Sherwin Williams Rock Bottom
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Coordinating Colors
Wrought Iron is dark enough to pair well with virtually any color. It also straddles the line between warm and cool, making it easy to pair with other paint colors.
Wrought Iron looks great with warm or cool whites, warm or cool grays, blues, greens, oranges and pinks, among other colors.
Soft blue-grays:
- Wedgewood Gray
- Gossamer Blue
- Yarmouth Blue
- Paradiso
- Blue Porcelain
Warm whites:
- White Cloud
- White Dove
- Chantilly Lace
- Steam
- Sugar Cookie
Mid-toned oranges:
- Jack O’Lantern
- August Morning
- Pumpkin Blush
- Butterscotch
- Desert Sunset
Trim Colors
Wrought Iron is neutral enough that it’s one of those unicorn colors that pairs well with both bright whites and soft whites.
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
- Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Behr Cameo White
Wrought Iron color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Wrought Iron.
Is BM Wrought Iron black or gray?
Benjamin Moore refers to Wrought Iron as a soft black. Wrought Iron often appears as a muted black or deep charcoal.
However, in rooms with very little light, such as an interior bathroom or basement, Wrought Iron will often appear more like a true black.
Is BM Wrought Iron a good color for kitchen cabinets?
BM Wrought Iron is a popular choice for kitchen cabinets. If you don’t want to go too bold, use it for the kitchen island or just the lower cabinets.
Wrought Iron pairs well with wood tones, as well as warm or cool whites, making it a great choice for a neutral, bold kitchen.
It’s always best to swatch colors in your space before committing, as Wrought Iron’s appearance can change depending on your kitchen’s natural light.
What’s the difference: BM Wrought Iron vs Cheating Heart?
BM Wrought Iron and Cheating Heart are similar paint colors. Wrought Iron is slightly darker than Wrought Iron, with an LRV of 8 vs 9.
Wrought Iron has soft blue, gray, and brown undertones. Depending on the lighting, it often appears as a muted black or black.
Cheating Heart is a deep charcoal with cool blue undertones, which can make it appear as gray, navy, or black, depending on the lighting.
Between the two, Wrought Iron leans more gray, and Cheating Heart has more of a bluer hue.
It’s always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.
Is BM Wrought Iron a good color for a home’s exterior?
BM Wrought Iron is a popular choice for home exteriors. It works great as a siding color, as well as for shutters or exterior doors.
In all of that natural light outside, Wrought Iron often looks like deep charcoal or muted black. The paint color will appear differently as light changes throughout the day.
Note, if your home is very shaded and doesn’t receive much natural light, BM Wrought Iron may appear as black.
It’s always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.
What’s the difference: BM Wrought Iron vs SW Iron Ore?
Both BM Wrought Iron and SW Iron Ore are often referred to as soft blacks or deep grays.
However, Wrought Iron is lighter than Iron Ore, with an LRV of 8 vs 6.
Wrought Iron has soft blue, gray, and brown undertones, and Iron Ore has subtle green undertones, making Wrought Iron cooler and Iron Ore warmer.
It’s always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.
Is BM Wrought Iron black or brown?
Benjamin Moore refers to Wrought Iron as a soft black. Wrought Iron often appears as a muted black or deep charcoal.
What’s the difference: BM Wrought Iron vs Iron Mountain?
BM Wrought Iron and Iron Mountain are both soft blacks.
However, Wrought Iron is darker than Iron Mountain, with an LRV of 8 vs 10.
Wrought Iron has soft blue, gray, and brown undertones, and Iron Mountain has subtle brown undertones, making Wrought Iron more of a soft black and Iron Mountain more of a charcoal.
Iron Mountain is a touch warmer and softer than Wrought Iron.
It’s always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.
Before you go…
So, you’ve found the perfect paint color, but here’s the thing – there’s another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
Still not sure what paint color to choose?
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.