Cathedral Gray vs Iron Gate
Cathedral Gray and Iron Gate come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 26 for Cathedral Gray vs 23 for Iron Gate — means Cathedral Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Cathedral Gray vs Iron Gate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cathedral Gray on one side and Iron Gate 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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