Litchfield Gray vs Iron Ore
Litchfield Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Litchfield Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Iron Ore to the grey family. At LRV 59 vs 6, Litchfield Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 53-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Litchfield Gray's red character against Iron Ore's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 54.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Litchfield Gray vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Litchfield Gray and Iron Ore in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Litchfield Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Iron Ore would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Litchfield Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Iron Ore would.
Color Details
Litchfield Gray vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Litchfield 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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