Tinted Thoughts

Colour of the Week: Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius

Intro

Marcus Aurelius wrote those words nearly two thousand years ago. They are as true today as they were then. The spaces we live and work in shape our thoughts. If a room is chaotic, our minds will be restless. If a space is calm, we are calmer. The colour you choose matters.

This week, that colour is Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain (2134-30). It is a dark, grounded tone that reminds us not everything strong has to be loud. Iron Mountain is quiet power. It does not beg for attention, but it commands respect.

Colour Description

Iron Mountain is not the harsh black of an empty void. It is softer, warmer, more thoughtful. With an LRV of 10.96, it carries weight without smothering a room. Its subtle green undertones give it an earthy depth, separating it from flat, industrial greys.

• In sunlight → reveals hints of blue or violet

• In low light → moody and reflective

• In daylight → strong and certain

Paint Pairings

• White Dove (Benjamin Moore) → a creamy, welcoming white that gives Iron Mountain contrast without being stark.

• Revere Pewter (Benjamin Moore) → a warm, light grey that balances and softens Iron Mountain, keeping the palette timeless.

Closing Reflection

Iron Mountain is more than a paint colour. It is a reminder of how strength and clarity can exist in stillness.

Just as Marcus Aurelius taught that happiness depends on the quality of our thoughts, the quality of a space depends on the choices we make within it. When we choose colours like Iron Mountain, we are not just painting walls — we are creating environments that shape the mind, encourage focus, and ground us in what matters.