Blue Spa vs Iron Ore

Blue SpaBenjamin MoorevsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 41.4Very different colors

Blue Spa is a Benjamin Moore color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Blue Spa reads as blue, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 29 vs 6, Blue Spa will read as the brighter of the two — a 24-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Spa's blue character against Iron Ore's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 41.4, 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 Spa
Benjamin Moore · 2052-40
Hex#499EA1
LRV29.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2052-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Blue Spa vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Blue Spa
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Blue Spa
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

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

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Blue Spa
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

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

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

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

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Blue Spa
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Blue Spa
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Blue Spa
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Blue Spa
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Blue Spa reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Blue Spa
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Blue Spa
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Blue Spa reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Blue Spa
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Blue Spa reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Blue Spa
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Blue Spa reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Blue Spa
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Blue Spa
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Blue Spa
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Blue Spa
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Blue Spa
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Blue Spa is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Blue Spa
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

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

Blue Spa reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Blue Spa
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Blue Spa
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Blue Spa reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Blue Spa
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Blue Spa
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Blue Spa
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Blue Spa
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Blue Spa reads noticeably lighter