Blue Diamond vs Iron Ore

Blue DiamondBenjamin MoorevsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 60.4Very different colors

Blue Diamond is a Benjamin Moore color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Blue Diamond belongs to the blue family and Iron Ore to the grey family. At LRV 69 vs 6, Blue Diamond will read as the brighter of the two — a 63-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Diamond's blue character against Iron Ore's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 60.4, 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

Blue Diamond
Benjamin Moore · 736
Hex#B6E2E1
LRV68.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number736
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Blue Diamond vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Diamond 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 Blue Diamond comparisons

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

White Dove
Blue Diamond
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Blue Diamond
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Blue Diamond
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Blue Diamond reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Blue Diamond
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Blue Diamond
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Blue Diamond reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Blue Diamond
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Blue Diamond reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Blue Diamond
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Blue Diamond reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Blue Diamond
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Blue Diamond
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Blue Diamond reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Blue Diamond
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Blue Diamond reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Blue Diamond
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Blue Diamond
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Blue Diamond
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Blue Diamond
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Black grey
Blue Diamond
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Piazza
Blue Diamond
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Blue Diamond reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Blue Diamond
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Blue Diamond reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Blue Diamond
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Senses
Blue Diamond
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Blue Diamond
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Blue Diamond
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Blue Diamond reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Blue Diamond
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Blue Diamond
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Blue Diamond
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Blue Diamond
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Blue Diamond reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Blue Diamond
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Blue Diamond
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Blue Diamond
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Blue Diamond
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Blue Diamond
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Blue Diamond is the lighter choice