Blackened Black vs Andiron
Where Blackened Black belongs to Jotun's range, Andiron is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Blackened Black belongs to the grey family and Andiron to the greige-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (7 vs 5), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Blackened Black runs neutral while Andiron is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Blackened Black vs Andiron in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Blackened Black and Andiron are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Andiron and Blackened Black is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Andiron brings more warmth to the space, while Blackened Black keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Blackened Black vs Andiron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blackened Black on one side and Andiron on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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