Counting Stars vs Iron Ore
Where Counting Stars belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Counting Stars belongs to the beige-yellow family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Counting Stars (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 78 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Counting Stars runs yellow while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 68.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Counting Stars vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Counting Stars on one side and Iron Ore 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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