Lime Accent vs Iron Ore
Lime Accent (Benjamin Moore) and Iron Ore (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Lime Accent reads as green-yellow, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 76-point LRV gap — 81 for Lime Accent vs 6 for Iron Ore — means Lime Accent will open up a space more effectively. Where Lime Accent leans green, Iron Ore reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 67.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Lime Accent vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lime Accent 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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With LRVs of 83 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 81 vs 69, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 52, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 30, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 60, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
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Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 43, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 4, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 81 vs 21, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
Lime Accent reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 83 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 68), opening up a space where Skimming Stone encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 41, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 68, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 25, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Lime Accent reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 31, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 7, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 24, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 57, Lime Accent is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (81 vs 72) makes Lime Accent the marginally brighter of the two.