Black Iron vs Upper West Side
Black Iron and Upper West Side come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Black Iron belongs to the grey family and Upper West Side to the greige-grey family. The 33-point LRV gap — 39 for Upper West Side vs 6 for Black Iron — means Upper West Side will open up a space more effectively. Where Black Iron leans blue, Upper West Side reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 44.5 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.
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Black Iron vs Upper West Side Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Iron on one side and Upper West Side 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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