Sherwin-Williams Andiron is a very dark, low-chroma olive-gray with a distinct brown cast. Sitting between charcoal, muted olive, and soft brown, this deeply subdued hue is perfect for dramatic accent walls or elegant home exteriors.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 6174 |
| HEX Code | #424036 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 5 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Brown, Olive, Charcoal |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Home exteriors, accent walls, moody bedrooms, cabinetry, trim |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This deep olive-brown hue applied to modern cabin siding under golden hour sunlight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Golden hour sunset with long warm shadows
- Trim Recommendation:SW Natural Choice
- Key Materials:Cedar wood accents, natural river stone
- Roofing:Matte black standing seam metal
- Architectural Style:Modern Cabin
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Concept board: A bold dark earthy tone anchoring a contemporary living space with soft diffused light.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft diffused north-facing light
- Main Wall Color:SW Snowbound
- Key Materials:Light ash wood, ivory boucle fabric
- Flooring:Polished concrete
- Vibe:Contemporary organic
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Digital color test: A rich olive-brown shade color-drenching an intimate bedroom under low ambient pendant lighting.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Low ambient light from a bedside pendant
- Trim Recommendation:Color drenched
- Key Materials:Charcoal linen bedding, smoked glass
- Flooring:Dark espresso hardwood
- Vibe:Intimate and nocturnal
Design visualization: This deep earthy hue applied to kitchen cabinetry, contrasting beautifully with bright LED task lighting.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright task lighting from under-cabinet LEDs
- Wall Color:SW Alabaster
- Hardware Finishes:Polished nickel
- Countertop:Honed black soapstone
- Flooring:Reclaimed brick tile
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Color study: A striking dark wainscoting and trim contrasting against light walls in crisp morning daylight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp morning daylight
- Wall Color:SW Agreeable Gray
- Key Materials:White oak flooring, woven roman shades
- Architectural Style:Transitional
- Styling Pro Tips:Incorporate large-scale abstract art
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