PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #494A4B • LRV 6.82% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 2124-10
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck2124-10
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Wrought Iron
Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
73, 74, 75
LRV REFLECTANCE
6.82%
HK LIGHTNESS
31.5 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: Black & Charcoal • Code 2124-10

Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #2124-10 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) records 6.82% LRV and 31.5 L*_HK lightness (#494A4B, RGB 73/74/75). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=31.4, a*=-0.19, b*=-0.74, C*=0.76, h°=255.6°) place 2124-10 in the Crisp Neutral True White/Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Wrought Iron (2124-10) are Behr Night Club (N500-7, ΔE=1.28) and Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076, ΔE=2.7).

1. LRV INDEX
6.82%
Deep Statement Accent
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
Neutral Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
0.76
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
255.6°
CIELAB L* 31.4 a* -0.19 b* -0.74
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for 2124-10 (6.82% LRV)
3000K Neutral-Warm LED for 2124-10 (3500K renders #514842)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Provincial Walnut with Wrought Iron (2124-10)
Natural White Oak & Provincial Walnut with Wrought Iron (2124-10)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10)

Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10, #494A4B) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Benjamin Moore)Wrought Iron (2124-10)#494A4B6.82%Crisp Neutral True White/Grey0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Night Club (N500-7)#494B4E7%Cool Violet-GreyΔE 1.28 (97.3%)
Behr #2Dark Secret (PPU26-23A)#45484A6%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.41 (97%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Cyberspace (SW 7076)#44484D6.38%Cool Violet-GreyΔE 2.70 (94.3%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Iron Ore (SW 7069)#4343415.59%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 3.06 (93.6%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2124-10#494A4B • LRV 6.82%
MATCH #1: Behr N500-7#494B4E • LRV 7%
Behr Night Club (N500-7)
Cool Violet-Grey • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.28CAM16: 1.78

Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for 2124-10: Night Club (N500-7) delivers identical 7% reflectance to 2124-10 with +1.3 higher C*=2.06 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2124-10#494A4B • LRV 6.82%
MATCH #2: Behr PPU26-23A#45484A • LRV 6%
Behr Dark Secret (PPU26-23A)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.41CAM16: 1.86

Cross-room ΔE=1.41 equivalent for 2124-10: Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) delivers identical 6% reflectance to 2124-10 with +1.03 higher C*=1.79 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2124-10#494A4B • LRV 6.82%
MATCH #3: Behr N490-7#45494D • LRV 7%
Behr Ink Black (N490-7)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 95.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.20CAM16: 3.01

Visual ΔE=2.2 alternative to 2124-10: Ink Black (N490-7) delivers identical 7% reflectance to 2124-10 with +2.27 higher C*=3.03 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2124-10#494A4B • LRV 6.82%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7076#44484D • LRV 6.38%
Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076)
Cool Violet-Grey • 94.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.70CAM16: 3.67

Visual ΔE=2.7 alternative to 2124-10: Cyberspace (SW 7076) delivers identical 6.38% reflectance to 2124-10 with +2.82 higher C*=3.58 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2124-10#494A4B • LRV 6.82%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7069#434341 • LRV 5.59%
Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069)
Soft Green-Beige • 93.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.06CAM16: 4.03

Visual ΔE=3.06 alternative to 2124-10: Iron Ore (SW 7069) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Wrought Iron (2124-10) with +0.53 higher C*=1.29 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2124-10#494A4B • LRV 6.82%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 9154#4F4D51 • LRV 7.56%
Sherwin-Williams Perle Noir (SW 9154)
Cool Violet-Grey • 93.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.22CAM16: 3.63

Visual ΔE=3.22 alternative to 2124-10: Perle Noir (SW 9154) delivers identical 7.56% reflectance to 2124-10 with +1.91 higher C*=2.67 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Wrought Iron (#494A4B, LRV 6.82%).

LRV 88.41%
Ceiling for 2124-10
Super White
OC-152
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 86.67%
Trim for 2124-10
Wedding Veil
2125-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 6.82%
Wrought Iron (2124-10) Wall
Wrought Iron
2124-10
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 27.99%
Adjoining Room (2124-10)
Stonehedge
ES-76
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 61.36%
Accent / Millwork (2124-10)
Sidewalk Gray
2133-60
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for 2124-10 (6.82% LRV)

Wrought Iron (2124-10, C*=0.76) maintains stable neutral balance across N/S/E/W rooms.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Provincial Walnut with Wrought Iron (2124-10)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K Neutral-Warm LED for 2124-10 (3500K renders #514842)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 2124-10

Need Wrought Iron (2124-10, LRV 6.82%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #494A4B:

Lighter than 2124-10 (+LRV)
Ambler Slate (CW-685)
LRV 9.9% • Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
#57595A
ΔE 5.17
Deeper than 2124-10 (-LRV)
Carbon Copy (2117-10)
LRV 3.66% • Earthy Warm Taupe
#383537
ΔE 7.2
Warmer than 2124-10 (+b*)
Deep River (1582)
LRV 7.44% • Soft Green-Beige
#4B4E4A
ΔE 3.82
Cooler than 2124-10 (-b*)
Raccoon Fur (2126-20)
LRV 6.72% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#464A4D
ΔE 1.83
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Benjamin Moore #2124-10
Color Reference Name:
Wrought Iron
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
6.82% • Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
Benjamin Moore #2124-10 • #494A4B • LRV 6.82%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10)

Code 2124-10 (Wrought Iron) reflects 6.82% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) registers J'=33.6, a'=-1.07, and b'=-1.48 with HSL (210°, 1%, 29%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 31.5 L*_HK. Because 2124-10 carries a*=-0.19 red-green and b*=-0.74 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=0.76, Wrought Iron projects a neutral crisp neutral true white/grey character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2124-10 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Wrought Iron (2124-10) holds its native #4C4948 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2124-10 adapts to #4F4944; at 3500K halogen, Wrought Iron transitions to #514842; at 3000K residential LED, 2124-10 warms to #534840; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Wrought Iron (2124-10) settles at #55473E.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10, #494A4B), Behr Night Club (N500-7, #494B4E, LRV 7%) scores ΔE2000=1.28 and CAM16=1.78, followed by Dark Secret (PPU26-23A, ΔE=1.41). In Sherwin-Williams, Cyberspace (SW 7076, #44484D, LRV 6.38%) achieves ΔE2000=2.7 ahead of Iron Ore (SW 7069, ΔE=3.06). Coordinate 2124-10 with Super White (OC-152) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Stonehedge (ES-76) hallways, and Sidewalk Gray (2133-60) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron.

SPEC 01LRV 6.82% & H-K 31.5

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10)?

Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 6.82% (#494A4B) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 31.5 L*_HK.

At 6.82% reflectance, Wrought Iron (2124-10) is a deep statement Benjamin Moore shade (L*=31.4, RGB 73/74/75) suited for cabinetry, islands, or exterior accents.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2124-10
SPEC 02CIELAB L*31.4 a*-0.19 b*-0.74

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=31.4, a*=-0.19, b*=-0.74) classifies Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) as a Neutral Crisp Neutral True White/Grey with C*=0.76 chroma and h°=255.6° hue.

Pair Wrought Iron (2124-10) with Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for 2124-10 (6.82% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Provincial Walnut with Wrought Iron (2124-10). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2124-10 shifts from #494A4B toward #55473E.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2124-10
SPEC 032124-10 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10, #494A4B) are Behr Night Club (N500-7, #494B4E) at ΔE2000=1.28 and Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076, #44484D) at ΔE2000=2.7.

Both N500-7 and SW 7076 matches are verified against Wrought Iron (2124-10) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2124-10
SPEC 042124-10 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10, LRV 6.82%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70, #EEF0EE, LRV 86.67%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Wedding Veil (2125-70) with Wrought Iron (2124-10) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2124-10