Asphalt Gray vs Welded Iron paint color comparison

Asphalt Gray vs Welded Iron

Asphalt GrayBehrvsWelded IronBehrΔE 6.9 — Noticeable difference

Both from Behr's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Welded Iron (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Asphalt Gray (LRV 11), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Asphalt Gray
Behr · N520-6
LRV11.3
BrandBehr
NumberN520-6
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Welded Iron
Behr · HDC-AC-17A
LRV16.0
BrandBehr
NumberHDC-AC-17A
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Asphalt Gray vs Welded Iron Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Asphalt Gray on one side and Welded Iron 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.