Hidden Falls vs Iron Ore
Where Hidden Falls belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Hidden Falls belongs to the blue-grey family and Iron Ore to the grey family. Hidden Falls (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hidden Falls runs green and blue while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.7 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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Hidden Falls vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hidden Falls 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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