Ashwood vs Iron Ore
Ashwood (Benjamin Moore) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Ashwood belongs to the beige-greige family and Iron Ore to the grey family. The 62-point LRV gap — 67 for Ashwood vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Ashwood will open up a space more effectively. Where Ashwood leans yellow, Iron Ore reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 58.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ashwood vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Ashwood and Iron Ore in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Ashwood returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Ashwood vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashwood on one side and Iron Ore 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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