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A match of Sherwin Williams SW7069 Iron Ore is a very dark charcoal that sits close to black, but it has a softer, lower-chroma look than a true black finish. It reads as a restrained gray-black with a slight warm undertone, so the color tends to look muted rather than sharp or clean.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, railings, brackets, mailbox hardware, shelf supports, picture frames, and other small parts where a dark coating needs to blend into the assembly. It also works for PVC trim pieces, removable fixtures, and mixed-material components when you want a consistent dark finish across metal, plastic, or previously coated surfaces.
Because this is a very dark color, surface prep and finish choice matter. Gloss levels can make seams, texture, and repair edges more noticeable, while flatter finishes usually read softer. On lighter or uneven substrates, thin and even coats may be needed for complete coverage, and the perceived depth can shift with film build and sheen.
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The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Confirm SW7069 Iron Ore from a physical Sherwin-Williams swatch or another known existing color reference, not from a screen alone. MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected brand color reference, so verifying the target color before ordering helps reduce the risk of choosing the wrong shade.
If you are matching an item that already exists, remember that age, fading, and prior coatings can affect how the finished part looks compared with the original reference.
The best sheen for SW7069 Iron Ore depends on the application and how much cleanup or wear resistance you need. A flatter sheen will usually reflect less light, while a glossier finish is often easier to wipe clean and may show surface texture more.
Sheen can also change the way SW7069 Iron Ore reads on the finished item, so choose the finish that fits the part you are coating and the look you need on that surface.
Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW7069 Iron Ore can be ordered as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint for items like baskets, frames, shelving, decor pieces, and other small parts where spray application is practical.
Spray paint is often a good choice when the goal is to coordinate a removable or hard-to-brush item to a known color reference. For best results, prepare the surface properly and, if the material is unfamiliar, test the application on a hidden area first.
Even when the match is correct, SW7069 Iron Ore can look different after application because lighting, sheen, texture, placement, and nearby surfaces all affect how the color reads. The same matched paint can appear slightly different on metal, plastic, wood, or a previously coated item.
If the finished part will sit right beside an existing painted surface, those differences can be easier to notice. In that situation, it is worth checking how the color behaves on the actual substrate and in the actual lighting where it will be used.
Custom-made color matches should be ordered carefully because they are made to your selected SW7069 Iron Ore reference, product type, sheen, and quantity. MyPerfectColor custom color orders are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to confirm those details before you buy.
Checking the color reference and the product format first is the best way to avoid ordering the wrong item.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW7069 Iron Ore in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW7069 Iron Ore. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW7069 Iron Ore, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.