Iron Gate vs Rain Cloud

Iron GateSherwin-WilliamsvsRain CloudSherwin-WilliamsΔE 23.0Distinct difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Iron Gate reads as beige-greige, while Rain Cloud reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 11 vs 4, Rain Cloud will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Iron Gate's warm character against Rain Cloud's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 23.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Iron Gate
Sherwin-Williams · 2926
Hex#3F352B
LRV3.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2926
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Rain Cloud
Sherwin-Williams · 9639
Hex#536168
LRV11.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9639
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Iron Gate vs Rain Cloud Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Gate on one side and Rain Cloud on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Iron Gate comparisons

See how Iron Gate stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Iron Gate
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Iron Gate
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Iron Gate
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Iron Gate
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Iron Gate
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Iron Gate
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Iron Gate
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Iron Gate
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Iron Gate
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Iron Gate
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Iron Gate
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Iron Gate
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Iron Gate
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Pine Needle reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Iron Gate
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Iron Gate
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Iron Gate
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Iron Gate
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Iron Gate
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane is the lighter choice

Senses
Iron Gate
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Iron Gate
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Nearly identical in tone

Washed Linen
Iron Gate
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Iron Gate
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Iron Gate
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Iron Gate
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ocean Abyss reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Iron Gate
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Iron Gate
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Iron Gate
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Iron Gate
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Iron Gate
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Iron Gate
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter