Andiron
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Andiron remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#424036
LRV
5.09
Andiron's Color Strip
Andiron is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Forestwood and Palm Leaf. The strip spans from Thunder Gray at the lightest end to Palm Leaf at the deepest. Strip 278 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Andiron in Real Rooms
Andiron has a low LRV of 5.09 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, home office, misc and living room.
2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Andiron reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
SW Andiron bedroom color
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Sherwin Williams Andiron bedroom color
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2 Home Office Photos
The transition from "home life" to "work life" can be signaled by the color of the room. Entering a space painted in Andiron provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.
SW Andiron home office interior
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SW Andiron home office color
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1 Misc Photo
Note how Andiron is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
SW Andiron painted furniture color
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Andiron is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
SW Andiron wall paint color
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