Railings vs Wrought Iron
A side-by-side comparison of Farrow & Ball Railings (No.31) and Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10).
| Farrow & Ball Railings | Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | No.31 | 2124-10 |
| Hex |
#313638
|
#484844
|
| RGB | 49, 54, 56 | 72, 72, 68 |
| LRV | 5.05 | 6.16 |
| Undertone | Blue-Black | Warm Charcoal-Green |
| Family | Black | Black |
| Best Rooms | Front Door, Railings, Trim, Cabinets, Accent Wall | Front Door, Accent Wall, Cabinets, Exterior Trim, Shutters |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Railings has an LRV of 5.05 (dark) and Wrought Iron has an LRV of 6.16 (dark). These two colors reflect a similar amount of light, so the brightness of a room will feel comparable with either choice.
The Full Comparison
The premium-vs-mainstream dark neutral debate. Railings (F&B) is a complex blue-black with F&B's signature chalky depth. It shifts between deep blue and soft black depending on lighting. Wrought Iron (BM) is a warm near-black with green undertones that reads as a sophisticated dark neutral. On a front door, Railings has that unmistakable F&B character that design lovers recognize. Wrought Iron is more universally neutral and safer for exteriors. For kitchen cabinets, Railings creates drama with a blue undertone. Wrought Iron feels more earthy and grounded.
Railings Undertones
A deep, complex blue-black. Softer than a pure black with a subtle blue undertone that gives it depth and sophistication.
Wrought Iron Undertones
A dark, complex near-black with warm charcoal undertones. Softer than a true black, with depth that changes with light.
Lighting Behavior
Railings: In bright light, the blue undertone is visible and beautiful. In dim rooms, it reads as a soft, sophisticated black. Stunning on woodwork and front doors.
Wrought Iron: In direct light, you can see its warm green-gray character. In dim rooms, it reads as a sophisticated soft black. More interesting than a flat black.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Railings (Farrow & Ball) and Wrought Iron (Benjamin Moore) are not the same color. They're in the same family (black), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Railings has blue-black undertones, while Wrought Iron has warm charcoal-green undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Wrought Iron is lighter with an LRV of 6.16, compared to Railings's LRV of 5.05. LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white).
That's a popular combination. Using the darker Railings (LRV 5.05) on walls and the lighter Wrought Iron (LRV 6.16) on trim creates a classic contrast that makes the trim pop.