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    Home » Paint Colors

    Entryway, Paint Colors

    Front Door Painted Black - Sherwin Williams Iron Ore

    A few minutes on social media or Pinterest and it's clear the color black is having a moment.

    So I thought it was the perfect time to give you the low down on Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams.

    A very popular dark and inky gray paint that tends to look black.

    Black Front Door Painted black Sherwin Williams Iron Ore

    Jump to:
    • See My Front Door Painted Iron Ore
    • A Black Door Is Perfect For An Entryway
    • What Color Is Iron Ore By Sherwin Williams?
    • What Undertone?
    • Iron Ore Vs. Peppercorn and Tricorn Black
    • What Color Goes With Iron Ore?
    • Where Can I use Iron Ore?
    • Final Thoughts

    See My Front Door Painted Iron Ore


    A Black Door Is Perfect For An Entryway

    When we moved into this house in 2018. The red door and stain glass stickers {yes, stain glass stickers} were screaming for an update.

    Bare and messy entry with a red door.

    I knew I wanted to paint the front door a dark color. To help hide stains and fingerprints. Plus add some impact and a little drama in the entry.

    Entry with black door and vintage rug. And wood table with a black lamp bit decorative bowl.

    After doing what I concede is a ridiculous amount of research on black paint options for doors.

    Iron Ore came up over and over again. That was my cue to try it for myself.

    And after almost 4 years of living with it. I'm still loving it!

    I just painted the door that leads to our garage the same color.

    Entryway with 2 black doors painted iron ore and a long table with decor

    What Color Is Iron Ore By Sherwin Williams?

    Contrary to what it may look like in these photos. Iron Ore paint is technically a dark gray color.

    Watch the video to see in the paint can.



    But...

    In my experience once painted on it often looks black. Especially when photographed.

    However, keep in mind if you pair it with or put it close to something that is a true black. It will reveal itself to be a dark gray or a soft black.

    It's a great choice if you want the look of black paint without the intensity.

    beautiful entry table with lamps and dried flowers in a large gold vase

    What Undertone?

    While doing my research. A question I saw repeatedly. Was "does Iron Ore have a green undertone?". Or even a blue undertone.

    In my experience, my doors don't have any color undertones. It’s a very true neutral color. I talked about this in the video at the beginning of the post.

    For those who want a more definitive answer. The Land Of Color gives you all the technical info behind this color.

    Close up of a black front door painted Sherwin Williams Iron Ore.

    Iron Ore Vs. Peppercorn and Tricorn Black

    When comparing it to other popular dark and moody colors from Sherwin Williams. Iron Ore falls somewhere between SW's Peppercorn and Tricorn Black.

    You can see here that Peppercorn is about a shade lighter than Iron Ore. While Tricorn Black is a very deep black {meaning it doesn't reflect much light} and is several shades darker.

    Iron Ore Sherwin Williams Compared to Peppercorn and Tricorn Black

    While color chips are great for getting initial paint color inspiration. Painting a poster board or a swatch on the wall will give a more accurate representation of how a color looks throughout the day in your home.

    What Color Goes With Iron Ore?

    In our entry pictured below. We paired Iron Ore with SW's Agreeable Gray on the walls and SW's Pure White for the trim.

    There's enough warmth in Agreeable gray to offset the somewhat cool Iron Ore. It creates a beautiful backdrop for different home decor styles.

    Iron Ore Sherwin Williams

    Repose Gray is another warm gray that I know would also pair well. We had it in our last home and loved it.

    Iron Ore Sherwin Williams Paired With Repose Gray and Agreeable Gray

    Where Can I use Iron Ore?

    There is a reason why Sherwin Williams says Iron Ore is in their top 50 most popular paints. It's an extremely versatile paint color.

    I've seen Iron Ore paint used on cabinets, fireplaces, and accent walls among other things. And it always looks good.

    Not to mention it's also striking on exteriors.

    Sherwin Williams x Pottery Barn
    Credit: Pottery Barn

    Final Thoughts

    I’ve had Iron Ore in my home for almost 4 years and just recently painted it on another door.

    If you're looking to add some black accents to your home. But, you don’t want the deepness of a true black. I highly recommend this paint color.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Quinn says

      May 20, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      OOOh! I have the SAME brick red/maroon door issue and I've been wanting to paint the inside of the door a soft black. Thanks for the photos and visual validation! Yours looks so great! 🙂 Excited to make this change in our home, too!

      Reply
      • laurie a andersen says

        July 10, 2020 at 1:14 pm

        I Love the curtains by the couch. Target has some similar, but where are yours from? Love the Iron Ore front door too!

        Reply
    2. Lin says

      February 02, 2020 at 1:52 am

      I love the new color on the door! Made a big difference.

      Reply
    3. karen says

      October 26, 2019 at 12:41 am

      I am looking to paint my interior doors the same color, what brand of semi gloss paint did you use? Looks so good!

      Reply
    4. Deb Pemberton says

      May 09, 2018 at 7:16 pm

      Linda,

      Love The black door! Great choice! What is the paint color on your entry and living room walls? Love your style!!!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        May 10, 2018 at 7:23 pm

        Hi Deb, the color is Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams. I appreciate you taking the time to visit!

        Reply
    5. Ann says

      May 09, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      I love it. Well done Linda

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        May 10, 2018 at 7:24 pm

        Thanks Ann 😄!

        Reply
    6. Lisa Daly says

      May 09, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      Love it! I may need to copy this idea.

      I think you should paint the outside of the door too. I like the red shutters, but i think a black door would look better. Tie in the light fixture and emphasize the door/entry area.

      (and really sorry about the capitalization. I can't turn it off!)

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        May 10, 2018 at 7:30 pm

        You totally should Lisa! I've never painted a door before, but the black is very forgiving because "mistakes" don't stand out as much.

        Thanks for the suggestion on painting the exterior side of the door, I'll definitely keep that in mind.

        Don't worry about the capitalization, I realized it was a setting on my end and should be fixed now.

        Reply
    7. Jamala says

      May 09, 2018 at 11:26 am

      I'm curious... did you paint the outside as well?

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        May 10, 2018 at 7:31 pm

        I did not Jamala, because the shutters are also that same red color. Although Lisa made a good point below, about the black door standing out. It's definitely something to think about.

        Reply
    8. Jamala says

      May 09, 2018 at 11:24 am

      It looks awesome! I love it! It Made a magnificent impact..

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        May 10, 2018 at 7:33 pm

        Thanks Jamala! It has made the biggest difference. Even my husband who wasn't as gung-ho about the black as I was, loved the outcome!

        Reply

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