Albany White vs Iron Ore

Albany WhiteBenjamin MoorevsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 63.1Very different colors

Albany White (Benjamin Moore) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Albany White belongs to the beige-white family and Iron Ore to the grey family. The 70-point LRV gap — 75 for Albany White vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Albany White will open up a space more effectively. Where Albany White leans warm, Iron Ore reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 63.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Albany White
Benjamin Moore · 944
Hex#EAE4CD
LRV75.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number944
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Albany White vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Albany White on one side and Iron Ore 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.

More Albany White comparisons

See how Albany White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Albany White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Albany White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Albany White reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Albany White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Albany White reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Albany White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Albany White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Albany White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Albany White reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Albany White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Albany White reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Albany White
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Albany White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Albany White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Albany White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Albany White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Albany White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Albany White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Albany White reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Albany White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Albany White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Albany White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Albany White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Albany White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Albany White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Albany White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Albany White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Albany White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Albany White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Albany White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Albany White reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Albany White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Albany White reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Albany White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Albany White is the lighter choice

Senses
Albany White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Albany White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Albany White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Albany White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Albany White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Albany White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Albany White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Albany White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Albany White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Albany White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Albany White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Albany White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Albany White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Albany White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Albany White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Albany White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Albany White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Albany White reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Albany White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Albany White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Albany White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Albany White is the lighter choice