Bashful vs Iron Gate paint color comparison

Bashful vs Iron Gate

BashfulBenjamin MoorevsIron GateBenjamin MooreΔE 33.4 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Bashful belongs to the beige family and Iron Gate to the greige-grey family. At LRV 71 vs 23, Bashful will read as the brighter of the two — a 48-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 33.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Bashful
Benjamin Moore · 1171
LRV70.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1171
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Iron Gate
Benjamin Moore · 1545
LRV23.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1545
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Bashful vs Iron Gate Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bashful on one side and Iron Gate 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.