Deep Indigo vs Iron Ore
Where Deep Indigo belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Deep Indigo (LRV 8) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Deep Indigo runs purple while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Deep Indigo vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deep Indigo 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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