Herbes de Provence vs Iron Ore
Where Herbes de Provence belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Herbes de Provence reads as beige-greige, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Herbes de Provence (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Herbes de Provence 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 42.7, 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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Herbes de Provence vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Herbes de Provence 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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