Ocean Abyss vs Iron Gate
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, Iron Gate is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Ocean Abyss belongs to the blue family and Iron Gate to the beige-greige family. Ocean Abyss (LRV 7) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Gate (LRV 4), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ocean Abyss runs blue while Iron Gate is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ocean Abyss vs Iron Gate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Iron Gate on the other.
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.
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