Heather Gray vs Iron Ore
Where Heather Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Heather Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Heather Gray (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Heather Gray runs green while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.4, 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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Heather Gray vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heather Gray 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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