Iron Gate vs Sparrow paint color comparison

Iron Gate vs Sparrow

Iron GateBenjamin MoorevsSparrowBenjamin MooreΔE 2.7 — Subtle difference

Iron Gate and Sparrow come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 23 vs 21 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Iron Gate
Benjamin Moore · 1545
LRV23.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1545
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sparrow
Benjamin Moore · AF-720
LRV21.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-720
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Iron Gate vs Sparrow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Gate on one side and Sparrow on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.