Gray Owl vs Iron Ore
Where Gray Owl 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. Gray Owl (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gray Owl runs warm while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 56.4, 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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Gray Owl vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Owl 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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