Blush Tone vs Iron Ore

Blush ToneBenjamin MoorevsIron OreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 59.7Very different colors

Blush Tone (Benjamin Moore) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Blush Tone reads as pink-red, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 47-point LRV gap — 53 for Blush Tone vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Blush Tone will open up a space more effectively. Where Blush Tone leans red, Iron Ore reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 59.7 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.

Color Details

Blush Tone
Benjamin Moore · 2000-50
Hex#FDACBD
LRV52.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2000-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Blush Tone vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blush Tone 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 Blush Tone comparisons

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

White Dove
Blush Tone
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Blush Tone
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Blush Tone
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Blush Tone
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Blush Tone reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Blush Tone
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Blush Tone
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Blush Tone
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Blush Tone
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Blush Tone is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Blush Tone
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Blush Tone
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Blush Tone
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Blush Tone is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Blush Tone
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Blush Tone reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Blush Tone
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Blush Tone is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Blush Tone
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Blush Tone is the lighter choice

Black grey
Blush Tone
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Blush Tone is the lighter choice

Piazza
Blush Tone
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Blush Tone
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Blush Tone
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Blush Tone reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Blush Tone
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Blush Tone reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Blush Tone
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Blush Tone is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Blush Tone
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Blush Tone
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Blush Tone is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Blush Tone
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Blush Tone is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Blush Tone
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Blush Tone is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Blush Tone
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Blush Tone reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Blush Tone
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Blush Tone reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Blush Tone
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Blush Tone
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Blush Tone
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Blush Tone
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Blush Tone is the lighter choice